Miracle

by Tope Folarin, LeVar Burton (Narrator)

A congregation eagerly anticipates the healing powers of a blind prophet.

Genres: Short Stories, Fiction, Audiobook

1 pages, Audiobook

Published April 2, 2019

Reviews

[Stef GW · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting use of person shift going from the narrator being a whole group omnipotent to a first person individual. Folarin uses the context of Nigerian pentecostal churches to explore the idea of community and miracles. What is a miracle? in this case, the understanding of what others need to feel connection.

[Shelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review of "Miracle" by Tope Folarin

3 stars - Very interesting and well told, but not a subject I particularly seek out to read. I liked it, in that it was easy to follow along and didn't get too into the weeds, but again just one of those subjects I am not enthusiastic about. That being said, the author's style is very nice and I did find it an easy listen.

[Lauren · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well done story of a Pentecostal African preacher leading a congregation through a revival worship. Disliked for content, not quality.

[Eva Therese · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heard this as part of the LeVar Burton Reads podcast.

I liked it. From mys perspective it was a weird but fascinating glimpse into an unknown world. I'm usually not much for stories about faith because I have problems relating, but this was something else. I managed to give a very different perspective on the subject in a way that was tongue-in-cheek without mocking it.

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this, but I also didn't love it. I get the social cohesion part, what I don't like is the fleecing of the congregants that only go to fatten the church leaders instead of actually helping people.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surprisingly interesting!
A Nigerian kid find himself faking a miracle in order to please the congregation.

[Felecia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to via Levar Burton Reads. Initially, I wasn't into this, but the end made the journey worthwhile.

[Amy Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable and well-written account of the fraud that is faith-healing, from the perspective of someone called forth to be "healed".