The Gospel According to Larry by Janet Tashjian

Summary:
The Gospel According to Larry is an enticing novel that is around the simple yet exciting life of a seventeen year old name Josh Swenson. Josh creates a website called The Gospel According to Larry as part of his dream to change the world. He preaches sermons about present day consumerism and other petty things that he would like change and things that he has ideas about. "Larry" is Josh's alter-ego which he entakes on the website, and Josh posts a picture of one of his only sevevty five items that is suppose to give people ideas of his True identity. An obsessed woman known as Betagold on the web is destined to reveal the true identity of Josh Swenson. Josh is intimidated and pressured by Betagold to reveal his true identity, all at the same time that he is dealing with hidden love that he has for his best and only friend Betch, whom he has liked since the sixth grade. Josh cannot withstand the pressure when he is revealed by the obsessive Betagold and practically fakes his own death and runs away. Josh has thoughts of returning and continuing his life after seeing the heartbreak of those he once loved. The truth of the matter is that Josh never went home, he continued to live his life under one of his newly created alter-egos.

Review:
This book was one of the best books i've ever read. It has many points about consumerism that really hit home to you. It is very enticing and is a fun read. I would recommend this book to anyone who looking for a pretty easy read that they will really enjoy.

Quote:
"I felt like a guppy hiding under a piece of coral in an aquarium full of piranhas"
i chose this quote because i can relate to it and like most other people, i have felt like this before in my life. It is creative quote to explain this feeling.