You See Dry Bones

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The Noticer is the latest work by Andy Andrews. In his latest work, he introduces us to a character named Jones (not Mr. Jones, just Jones.) who has a knack for getting people to view life differently and through different perspectives. Because of this ability, Jones is influential in helping many people work through problems that seem impossible from their vantage point.

The book is written in a somewhat like an autobiography. We meet Jones the way our author did, and at no point is there a disclaimer to tell us the work is fiction or non-fiction. Aside from the somewhat angelic or mystical qualities Jones appears to have, one never has to suspend his or her belief too far. I liked this about the book. Never once did I have trouble putting myself in the story or viewing the scenery in my minds eye.

The bad part is, except for one chapter, I could never get into the story. I never felt inspired (as I am sure the author wants us to be) and I found the book cheesy at some points. The books dialogue is like a made for TV movie, and some of the advice Jones gives to others is nothing new. He goes as far as to rip off Gary Chapman´s book The Five Love Languages, although he leaves one language out.

I have to say, I was disappointed in the book. There was very little mention of God, Jesus, the Bible, or anything spiritual except in passing. Probably just enough to get the book on the shelves of Christian book stores. I give it two stars.

-Don-