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A Very Minor Prophet: A Novel,Used
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A Very Minor Prophet is the story of how Barth Flynn, a barista swimming upstream against purposelessness in Portland, Oregon, becomes the faithful scribe of Joseph Patrick Booker. Booker is a dwarf preacher who serves Voodoo donuts, Stumptown coffee, and, while his congregation throws PBR cans at him, rants about George W. Bush during the height of the 2004 presidential election. Barths Portland is a world of bikes, zines, and cheap beer, but its also a confined world, full of the desperate search to find meaning. In this lonely setting, Barth passes time learning trivial details, like the dozens of Gaelic words for rain. During Barths quest for human connection, he meets the passionate Booker, who sees light in the gray world and strives to help people think and believe in something and to find connections with each other.Barths fascination with Booker becomes a friendship that comes to define his life, as he discovers himself, his city, and his budding feelings for an enigmatic bike messenger who helps distribute Bookers gospel in the form of zines.A Very Minor Prophet is a comic novel, a gospel, an ode to great coffee, a story of great friendship, great love, and of a man waking up in Portland, Oregon, to realize his life and his story is just beginning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Very Minor Prophet: A Novel' about? A: 'A Very Minor Prophet' follows Barth Flynn, a barista in Portland, Oregon, who becomes the scribe for a dwarf preacher named Joseph Patrick Booker. Set during the 2004 presidential election, the novel explores themes of friendship, purpose, and connection in a vibrant yet confined world.
- Q: Who is the author of this novel? A: The author of 'A Very Minor Prophet' is James Bernard Frost.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'A Very Minor Prophet' is categorized as a Coming of Age novel, blending comic elements with deeper themes of friendship and self-discovery.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 200 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'A Very Minor Prophet' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The novel was published on April 3, 2012.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'A Very Minor Prophet' is brand new and in excellent condition.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this book is the Original edition.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in the novel? A: Major themes include the search for meaning, friendship, love, and the challenges of urban life, particularly within the context of Portland's unique culture.
- Q: Who would enjoy reading this book? A: 'A Very Minor Prophet' is ideal for readers who appreciate coming-of-age stories, character-driven narratives, and those interested in the cultural backdrop of Portland.