His third novel, the second coming, courts controversy with its depiction of jesus as a hippy layabout, entrusted with keeping an eye on earth while god takes. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Writer john niven courts controversy with third book bbc. Nov 17, 2014 the second coming by john niven, 97800995926, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Aug 25, 2012 john j niven the man formerly known as john niven, author of the wellreceived black comedies kill your friends and the second coming knows how to write a fizzingly terrifying story. Buchkritik john niven gott bewahre the second coming. Behind all the curses and the gags, orthodoxy reigns in niven s mtvstyle gospel as jesus battles oppression, hypocrisy and the satanic forces of simon cowell sorry, steven stelfox. Niven has since published the amateurs 2009, the second coming 2011, cold hands 2012, straight white male 20, the sunshine cruise company 2015 and kill em all 2018. God takes a twoweek vacation which happens to be, in earth years, from the. Since, niven has carved out a career as novelist, columnist and screenplay writer, with books miming a certain caustic and often darkly. The second coming paperback believe me, this book is going to cause one almighty stink deeply, intelligently satirical hilarious, perceptive. The second coming by john niven paperback from the saint.
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 stars rating from biblio customers. Having left his son in charge, god treated himself to a well. John niven s most popular book is kill your friends. In 2008, ayrshireborn john niven put years of writing for the music industry to good use in kill your friends, his electric satire of the media business, a novel perceived by many as the british riposte to bret easton elliss american psycho. Aug, 2014 the second coming is the first john niven book ive read and what an introduction. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Feb 02, 2012 the second coming is the first john niven book ive read and what an introduction. When god returns, he finds all hell has broken loose. Share the second coming by niven, john book the fast free shipping.
Taking as his targets the racism, misogyny, and other bigotries of people who are ostensibly christians, the novel follows jcs return, his new circle of downtrodden followers, and his attempts to share with the world the most important commandment. The son of god is back on earth and starring on american pop star. Theres an affectionate nod towards monty pythons life of brian near the beginning of john. National book award nominee wolf in white van jeremy works at the video hut in. He is also the author of the novella music from big pink and the novels kill your friends, the amateurs, the second coming and straight white male. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nivens conceit might be considered blasphemous by some, but then this satire is not meant for them. The premise of the second coming is not wholly original. John niven biography, age, height, wife, net worth, family. The second coming by niven, john book the fast free shipping. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. God as the chairman of a board of saints comes from the catholic view of heavenly hierarchy and the hippy jesus. Born in ayrshire, john niven graduated from glasgow university with a firstclass degree in english literature. The books that made us presented by doncaster creates as part of doncaster hosts booker prize.
Taking as his targets the racism, misogyny, and other bigotries of people who are ostensibly christians, the novel follows jcs return, his new circle of downtrodden followers, and his attempts to share with the world the. Having left his son in charge, god treated himself to a wellearned break around the height of the renaissance. The binding is also well made and didnt crease to the point of snapping upon first reading as has. Share the second coming by john j niven 9780434019564. He has written for the times, independent, word and fhm among other publications. The second coming by john niven 20120202 paperback january 1, 1667 4.
The book arrived quickly and with no misprints, stains or page tears. Gianni nunnaris hollywood gang has optioned second coming, the satirical novel by scottish author john niven. The second coming by john niven paperback from the. Available in used condition with free delivery in the uk. Title details for the second coming by john niven available. Yes, the second coming of the title is indeed the return of jesus christ to earth. As the title suggests, the story is about when jesus reluctantly gets sent back to the 21st century because gods been on a fishing trip for 400 earth years and. At that stage, i was really excited about the novel. Available in used condition with free delivery in the us. Mar 05, 2012 niven addresses his critics and centralises himself better than ever with the second coming. A post modern look at what would happen, were jesus christ to come back to earth in modern times. May 09, 2011 john niven writer of the bestselling music industry novel kill your friends has returned with his third book the second coming, which portrays jesus as an idle hippy who spends all his time. Niven addresses his critics and centralises himself better than ever with the second coming. God treated himself to a well earned break around the height of the renaissance.
The second coming by john niven god takes a look at the earth around the time of the renaissance and everything looks pretty good so he takes a holiday. The reader can actually see this happening if jesus did return another tribute to john niven s writing. God takes a look at the earth around the time of the renaissance and everything looks pretty good so he takes a holiday. Upon his return he finds that people have totally screwed up everything on this tiny planet. The second coming sees the christian god send his song jesus christ back to earth to impart a basic message be nice. British author john nivens third novel is the satirical 2011 work the second coming, which is plotted around the conceit of jesus christs return to our modern world. Book of the week 32 the second coming by john niven. Jun 21, 20 the second coming john niven download here. Rereading alex garlands cult novel the beach, 20 years on. God takes a twoweek vacation which happens to be, in earth years, from the renaissance to the 21st century. Since, niven has carved out a career as novelist, columnist and screenplay writer, with. John niven has 18 books on goodreads with 46193 ratings. T heres an affectionate nod towards monty pythons life of brian near the beginning of john.
The first 70 odd pages take place in heaven and are extraordinarily funny. An interview with john niven, author of the second coming. He returns in 2011 to find things on earth havent gone quite to plan. The second coming john niven by kristinejacob issuu. The second coming by john niven used world of books. I liked the second coming a lot, but it is a odd book. The novel was published by william heinemann in 2008 and achieved much acclaim, born in irvine, ayrshire, niven read english literature at glasgow university. The second coming by niven, john book the fast free. God has been on a fishing trip, which on earth time has been about 2,000 years.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the second coming. John niven guitarist william heinemann, 2011 musicians 376 pages. Condition new isbn 10 00995924 isbn 97800995926 seller. Penguin random house, jul 3, 2014 fiction 384 pages. Apr 07, 2011 john niven was born in irvine, ayrshire. May 02, 2011 john niven s the second coming offers sweeter easter food for thought. He is the author of the novella music from big pink and the novels kill your friends and the amateurs. Niven has a consistently entertaining take on traditional christian iconography. Hollywood gang options john niven religious satire novel second. The binding is also well made and didnt crease to the point of snapping upon first reading as has been the case with many library purchases of mine.
Life of brian caused plenty of controversy in its day but also. The second coming by niven, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. However, it comes with a health warningif you are precious about religion, this book is not for you. The premise of john nivens the second coming is pretty straightforward. God really is coming, and he is going to be pissed. Religious fundamentalism, mainly in christianity, takes a hammering as niven questions the direction religion has taken. He is the author of ten novels and has written for a wide range of publications, including a weekly column for the scottish sunday mail. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Download free the second coming john niven completed books from world authors from many countries, you necessity to get the compilation will be as a result easy here.
In heaventime this is just a weeks fishing trip, but on earth several hundred years go by. However it comes with a health warningif you are precious about religion, this book is not for you. He went on to spend ten years working in the music industry, during which time he worked with acts like travis, mogwai and sigur ros. T heres an affectionate nod towards monty pythons life of brian near the beginning of john niven s novel about god and jesus. John niven, guitarist god is really coming and he is going to be upset. British author john niven s third novel is the satirical 2011 work the second coming, which is plotted around the conceit of jesus christs return to our modern world.
The second coming john niven 151c2d2bf5dc8b21597e9626a86007d7. John niven born 1968 is a scottish author and screenwriter. Buy the second coming by niven, john from amazons fiction books store. John nivens the second coming is not for the easily offended.
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