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Johnny Oops
Are you ready for something unique, something with an edge to it, something that questions your version of reality? Johnny Oops doesn’t know if he’s a charlatan, a prophet, a sex maniac, or even if he’s real, but he believes he’s delivering the word of God. As he crosses the country from coast to coast, it’s hard to decide if he’s more intent on spreading a message of caring and kindness, or in the personal dalliances he has with various women. Decide for yourself if the Dialectic Spiritualism Religion he proposes, which promotes touching others in their private essentials, is a philosophical concept, or an excuse for his unending escapades.
In my novel, Johnny Oops, the surprises come non-stop. Walk with Johnny as he lives with the raging aggressive genes of a genius, spawns a seven-foot tall giant of a son, two precocious telepathic twin daughters named Precious and Pretty and a one-foot tall inner self named Inny. Join him as he races from one reality to another. Discover whether Johnny really is a prophet who can offer salvation and redemption, or a charlatan who pretends he has experienced various rebirths and second comings.
In my novel, Johnny Oops, the surprises come non-stop. Walk with Johnny as he lives with the raging aggressive genes of a genius, spawns a seven-foot tall giant of a son, two precocious telepathic twin daughters named Precious and Pretty and a one-foot tall inner self named Inny. Join him as he races from one reality to another. Discover whether Johnny really is a prophet who can offer salvation and redemption, or a charlatan who pretends he has experienced various rebirths and second comings.
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2010
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May 23, 2012
A coming of age story like no other...
If it can be said that a novel is a direct reflection of its author, then we can safely say that Arthur Levine is a genius.
A brilliant teen, Johnny Oops approaches young adulthood with the certainty that he is destined for greatness...but then, as with so many of us, hormones get in the way. At first he gives in fully to the girl he loves, but it rapidly becomes obvious that his intellect will not be ceded entirely to young love or young lust. Before long, Johnny begins to interpret his emotions and indescretions in a philosophical way, but its not until he shares his burgeoning erotic theology with others that his world truly spins out of control.
Come join Arthur Levine's hilarious Johnny Oops as he staggers out into the world. Though the women all want him, it's possible that society isn't quite ready for his magnificent formulations of religion. Of course, we all know it's only a matter of time...just ask his psychiatrist, his wife and any of the many other wacky characters who populate this fabulous book.
Uniquely spun, Johnny Oops is fast-paced and lots of fun.
Reviewed by "Maine's Other Author"(TM) Tim Greaton
If it can be said that a novel is a direct reflection of its author, then we can safely say that Arthur Levine is a genius.
A brilliant teen, Johnny Oops approaches young adulthood with the certainty that he is destined for greatness...but then, as with so many of us, hormones get in the way. At first he gives in fully to the girl he loves, but it rapidly becomes obvious that his intellect will not be ceded entirely to young love or young lust. Before long, Johnny begins to interpret his emotions and indescretions in a philosophical way, but its not until he shares his burgeoning erotic theology with others that his world truly spins out of control.
Come join Arthur Levine's hilarious Johnny Oops as he staggers out into the world. Though the women all want him, it's possible that society isn't quite ready for his magnificent formulations of religion. Of course, we all know it's only a matter of time...just ask his psychiatrist, his wife and any of the many other wacky characters who populate this fabulous book.
Uniquely spun, Johnny Oops is fast-paced and lots of fun.
Reviewed by "Maine's Other Author"(TM) Tim Greaton
July 16, 2012
Don't be fooled by the cover. This is not science fiction but one of the best romps with an angsty teenager searching for himself through sex, psuedoreligion, sex and more sex. Wryly told, you cannot help but adore Johnny Ooops and hope that eventually he will find peace for his pysche, his soul and his manhood. If you liked Catcher in the Rye, if you loved A Confederacy of Dunces then you will adore Johnny Ooops. Highly recommended
October 6, 2011
"Johnny Oops" is a fun, quirky read filled with colorful characters and many laugh-out-loud moments. The author, Arthur Levine, has given us a witty, well-written social commentary with great character development and a smart, offbeat plot. I will leave it to the reader to discern whether Johnny is a charlatan, a sex maniac, or a prophet. I will say, though, that he is one heck of a comeback king!
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