This was written early last Spring before everyone flipped out over this book. Let's hear your thoughts on the book...
BOOK REVIEW
Comments on Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller
I just finished reading Donald Miller’s Blue Like Jazz. The book was given to me several weeks ago by a very dear friend of mine. So, half because I respect her opinion, and half because the book did look interesting, I began to read it. The first few chapters were a bit slow but eventually the book did pick up I found myself really enjoying the text in many places. Jazz was very refreshing and entertaining. I feel like part of the reason for this enjoyment was the fact that this was the first book I have read outside of school in quite a while and to read under no scholastic pressure is the best kind of reading. Eventually however, I became extremely annoyed with the book. I saw Donald Miller as an annoying character in his stories and it seemed to me that he spoke with too much confidence on the topics that he addressed. In the end I began to see him as a 2005 version of John Eldridge that thought he was “cool and tough” because he smoked a pipe. Now, the book is not all bad. Miller does have some good things to say and is very talented at putting words together, but he bases truth on a few of his experiences. Truth cannot be solely based on one man’s life experiences; I am glad that Mr. Miller seems to be at peace with himself, but all of our experiences are different and God’s plans are very unique. If you have been considering reading this book do so it is a pretty quick read but approach with it with caution and be careful not to put too much water in to Miller’s narrow minded thoughts.
Blue Like Jazz – C/C-