N.D. Wilson is a unique writer. This is his first non-fiction book. I hope it’s not his last.
This is hard review for me to write. It’s hard to peg this book down. And honestly, its hard to describe.
The book is excellent. I loved it. In the pages, N.D. Wilson speaks of God as a brilliant storyteller, accenting his creation, the seasons of life and yes, carnival rides. N.D. Wilson speaks of philosophy and different philosophers. The way N.D. Wilson describes creation and points back to the Creator is something that struck me as beautiful.
Now, this is not the book for everyone. If you don’t like Donald Miller, you will not like this book. Frequently when reading the book I thought of Donald Miller and his books. N.D. Wilson can write in a manner that some would call ADD. I found it interesting as all the tangents he went off on connected but not everyone will like that style of writing.
In closing I will say this: the book lives up to it’s name. It does seem like a ride on a Tilt-A-Whirl. As a prospective reader, read the introduction. If you’re still interested in reading the book after reading the introduction, you’ll like the book. If the introduction turns you off, save your money. You won’t like the book. I loved this book but I know there are others who will not.
Stars: 5 out of 5.
*disclaimer* I received this book for free from Thomas Nelson as a member of their Book Review Blogger program.
