What I’m reading – Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal

My last book, Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea, was a great book but heavy. I decided to go lighter this time.

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal had been recommended to me by a couple friends, so I decided to give it a try. It is a satirical take on what a younger Jesus would have been like. If a six-year-old or nine-year-old could perform miracles, what would that be like?

At the point in the story I’m at right now, he is nine. I would assume, Biff, who’s the childhood friend telling the story, will go all the way through Jesus’ life. So far it is entertaining. I’m very curious what Biff has to say as they both get older.

I will add a comment to let you know what I think after I read it.

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One response to “What I’m reading – Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal”

Will Holcomb

March 25, 2025 at 6:25 pm

I wanted to like this book because it was recommended by a couple of friends I trust. I found myself wanting it to end and it seemed to keep going on and on. Satire is tricky. “Lamb” hit the mark some times but was often trying too hard. Others seem to like it a lot so maybe it’s just me who didn’t care for it too much.

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Will Holcomb is a bestselling author and playwright, among other things. His four-part book, “The Infinite Jeff”, explores questions facing both the individual and society/humanity. It takes a fascinating look at religion and human potential. He is currently editing part 4 of The Infinite Jeff, and working on a new play. His first play, Shakespeare Rocks, was written for a youth troupe as a fun way to get them interested in Shakespeare. His second play, Clinically Un-Depressed, premiered to sold out shows and standing ovations. It was the highest grossing show for Bastrop Opera House’s 2017/2018 season. It explores the possibility of how lives could be transformed if we simply reacted differently to others.