The Last Testament

I Am Smitten

Not smitten in the way the Almighty liked to smite, but in a good way. I see that I am the first reviewer, perhaps because others fear that if they were critical of this book then they might be cast into the waters or cast into the depths or cast asunder. Yet I have no fear, for I bring only praise. Not just for God, but for his casting. This time it's not asunder, but Javerbaum and In choosing him, God has picked the perfect reader. Pitch, tone, nuance, timing - it's all there. Javerbaum does a great God impression and it had me laughing the whole way. I'm sure this book is funny on the page, but I can't imagine it is as good as hearing Javerbaum's rendition.
My only hesitation in buying this was my fear that the conceit wouldn't sustain, but, verily and merrily, (also the name of a famous sister vaudeville act) though I'm only 3 hours in, it still works and I'm still loving it and I couldn't wait to recommend it, which am doing not just here, but to all my friends and my mother and my Rabbi as soon as I see him.
Lest you think I'm an easy laugh, I will tell you that I am not. Like Javerbaum, I have been a stand-up comedian and a writer for sitcoms (Seinfeld) and can tell you that generally other comedy writers make for a tough room. Even good humor books, though I appreciate them, rarely surprise me. We comedy writers already have the jokes figured out. However, this one constantly has me laughing out loud.
I usually delete my books as soon as I'm done, but this one will stay on there to listen to again and to play favorite excerpts for others. Praise the Lord.

15 of 16 people found this review helpful

Divine comedy!!:-)

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely YES! Immensely funny; new; highly entertaining

Who was your favorite character and why?

A-Team

Which scene was your favorite?

The celebrities's dirty secrets

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The whole book..it shook me...I was shaking with laughter

Any additional comments?

Not for religious zealots

6 of 8 people found this review helpful

The Book of the Tweet of God

Strong start - Weak finish, but ultimately worth reading. Smart laughs more often than cheap jokes. General knowledge of the Big 3 Abrahamic religions a must for some bits. Definitely worth my time. Would recommend to atheists and religious moderates with a sense of humor.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

headline oprional

Kind of dragged on towards the end. Pretty funny though and I would recommend it.

Too much of a good thing quickly turns boring

I have started listening to this book twice. First attempt I got about 3 hours into it (to about the story if Moses) this time I'm about 5.5 house into and I honestly can't remeber what I listened to last (I was somewhere around the site of the prodigal son but I can't tell you a thing about it).

That's the problem with this book. it starts off pretty funny but the humor doesn't change enough and now I just don't care to listen anymore.


David Jacerbaum has an easy flowing writing style and he reads the book well. Great emotion, voice, and timing. But I feel that this "account" would go over much better with me in 'vignettes' or episodes not 9+hours stright.

As often happens with absurdist satire the concept, and even initial execution, is funny. But it just isn't enough to keep it going.

I'm now torn between really not wanting to listen to the rest (another 4.5 hours) and my obsessive need to finish every book I start. "God" knows I don't want to come back and start this book a third time!

Great and very funny

What made the experience of listening to The Last Testament the most enjoyable?

That I didn't have to read the book. Love the idea of listening to someone else reading it to me like having some one reading a bed time story.

What other book might you compare The Last Testament to and why?

Really not sure I haven't read any other book to compare it to other than the Bible.

Which character – as performed by David Javerbaum – was your favorite?

Not sure

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Took one day for first part finished the second in one say.

Any additional comments?

Just a great book. Will think about getting the full membership for other books.

The Testament Everybody Needs

This book is a masterpiece of comedic literature. I couldn't put it down and laughed so much I would read it again and again.

David Javerbaum does his work justice by voicing Jehovah; he's charming, funny, and easy to anger... Everything you want in an almighty!

Not necessarily for the bible thumper but anybody religious or not should listen to this fantastic take from the big G himself on the old and new testaments of the bible (with a bit of the Koran thrown in for good measure of course)!

Starts good ...but...

Where does The Last Testament rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The book does not rank that high at all. I knew about the book when it was in print, however I waited for the audio book.

What was most disappointing about David Javerbaum (contributor)’s story?

The story started off great, however it just started getting ridiculous. I just had to stop listening to it.. it was that bad.

Which character – as performed by David Javerbaum – was your favorite?

n/a

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

not at all.

Any additional comments?

The story started great! The author was great in description and story line. I think it was when the story got into the part where God was getting married that it was just off the wall. At that point, I had a hard time staying focused on the book and it was just getting more ridiculous at that point. I just stopped. I didn't even get to the second part of the book.

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

not the best

What would have made The Last Testament better?

I tried to listen to this book many times and just couldn't get into it i even skipped ahead and just didn't like it.

2 of 6 people found this review helpful

A really awful book

What disappointed you about The Last Testament?

Too many poor jokes. A neat idea just destroyed by one awful joke after another.

Any additional comments?

Can I get my money back?

3 of 9 people found this review helpful