The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher, Rob Stennett
The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher, Rob Stennett
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The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher
A Novel

Author: Rob Stennett

Narrator: S.A. Rogers/Rebecca Rogers, S.A. Rogers, Rebecca Rogers

Unabridged: 9 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 08/25/2009


Synopsis

Meet Ryan Fisher—a self-assured real estate agent who’s looking for an edge in the market. While watching a news special late one night, he sees evangelical Christians raising their hands in worship. It’s like they’re begging for affordable but classy starter homes. Ryan discovers the Christian business directory and places an ad complete with a Jesus fish. His business doubles in a week. But after visiting an actual church, Ryan realizes that with his business savvy, he could not only plant a church—he could create an empire. The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher is a hilarious, spot-on, and often heartbreaking satire in the tradition of Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Perrotta, and Douglas Adams.

About Rob Stennett

Rob Stennett is the author of two novels: The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher and The End Is Now. He’s the creative director at New Life Church and an accomplished film and theater director. He lives in Colorado.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jon

Does every guy have an inflated view of himself? I remember back in high school and college having these visions of grandeur that were way out of proportion. It was like my head was a balloon that you could just keep blowing air into, and it would never stop inflating. I remember people, especially......more

Goodreads review by Judy

I thought this was a great satirical look at churches, the church environment and culture. Perhaps a way to see ourselves in a different light that reminds us what is good but that which is not so good in the walls of the church.......more

Goodreads review by Darren

Really like the narrator’s voice in this book, reminding me of authors like Terry Pratchett, Obert Skye, and Lemony Snicket. The narrator becomes the clever, opinionated “inside man,” who both tells us the story and provides ongoing editorial. A couple of twists help take the last half in a directio......more

Goodreads review by Val

I hesitate to call this book Christian Fiction. The author and publisher are both Christian, but the main character in the book isn't. It takes place in churches and tries to talk some church talk, but you won't find much of a real salvation message within its pages. Ryan Fisher is a salesman. He go......more