Jesus Lives in Trenton

by Christopher Klim

Klim's highly praised first novel is the exhilarating story of tabloid photojournalist Boot Means. He's discovered big trouble in Trenton, but it's his chance to erase his impoverished roots as an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193343533X
• ISBN13: 9781933435336
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Legacy Classic
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Hello America; Here's an Author Going Places!

I'm glad to see this title reissued. I'd first discovered this book and author in Europe during the summer 2002. I was homesick, and this satire of American culture--religion, politics, ambition, etc.--was just what the doctored order. I was caught laughing out loud on a bus in Paris, but Jesus Lives in Trenton is more than a guilty pleasure. It's the story of not-so-regular guy and photojournalist Boot Means (interesting name) and his drive to be noticed as a journalist. It all gets wrapped up in more plot and whacky but not so unrealistic characters than you can stand. It all boils down to a whole lot humanity that will make you cry as wkk as laugh.Upon returning from European isolation, I've learned that Klim has become a cult favorite in the states, as his growing army of fans eagerly await his next novel, but if you want to see a 21st century novelist in the making, begin with Jesus Lives in Trenton or check out ChristopherKlim.com for loads of goodies and a terrific short story.

Well written and entertaining

JESUS LIVES IN TRENTON is well-written and entertaining, a fast moving novel about what happens in the city of Trenton , New -Jersey, when citizens begin seeing Jesus on a billboard advertising biscuits and gravy.. The interesting characters, hilarious plot and believable but humorous dialogue keep the reader turning pages. The main character, Boot Means, is a struggling photo-journalist working for a tabloid who uses this Jesus sighting to improve his career. He finds himself caught in the middle of two fanatical religious cults For a while it looks like he might even lose his life. From the opening scene where Boot Means is attacked by two semi- naked women in a hotel lobby, through his discovery of the purple OPEN FAITH FOR JESUS school bus, to the final scene when he presses the doorbell of the man who claims to be his father author Klim has our complete attention. JESUS LIVES IN TRENTON is delightful.

Jesus in Trenton is Superb

I enjoyed this book a great deal. It was an easy read. However, it is suspensful and full of suprises. Especially the ending. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the entire book.I am hoping that the author writes a sequal.

Excellent read!

This quirky little book was an excellent read. It was offbeat and funny, but had an element of sadness to it. The tone of the book reminds me of a Harry Crews novel. I would definitely recommend this one.

Klim has penned a winner!

Klim paints his urban landscape with the subtle brush stokes of a master in this tale about the trials and tribulations of photojournalist Boot Means. The novel is crafted with crisp insightful prose, that at times has the keen edge of a scalpel, but also can be as round and complex as the notes in a glass of fine Bordeaux. Written with heart and good humor, this ingenuous tale both entertains and offers the reader an insightful window into human nature.