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The God BoyImmerse yourself in the evocative world of Ian Crosss 'The God Boy', a gripping novel that explores the challenges of adolescence and the quest for faith amidst despair. Set in 1950s provincial New Zealand, this powerful narrative follows the troubled life of thirteen year old Jimmy Sullivan, a boy whose belief in divine protection crumbles under the weight of his parents' failing marriage. With a unique blend of humor and dark reality, the story
Immerse yourself in the evocative world of Ian Cross’s 'The God Boy', a gripping novel that explores the challenges of adolescence and the quest for faith amidst despair. Set in 1950s provincial New Zealand, this powerful narrative follows the troubled life of thirteen-year-old Jimmy Sullivan, a boy whose belief in divine protection crumbles under the weight of his parents' failing marriage. With a unique blend of humor and dark reality, the story delves deep into themes of marital strife, the impact of childhood trauma, and the search for redemption. This B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin NZ in 2004, contains 192 pages that intricately detail Jimmy’s emotional turmoil and his fierce, yet humorous, confrontation with God and his own reality. Ideal for readers interested in contemporary literature that tackles serious issues through the lens of youth, 'The God Boy' offers a voyeuristic glimpse into a life that is both relatable and haunting. Whether you cherish timeless tales of struggle or seek profound character studies, this book is essential for your collection. Order your brand new copy today and uncover a rich exploration of innocence lost and resilience found. Delivery is swift and reliable, ensuring you get your hands on this exceptional read without delay.Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141187440
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2004
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 192
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I'm a God boy, Sister, 'I said. 'You don t have to worry about me, I'm a God boy.' Jimmy Sullivan believed he was protected by God until his parents 'unhappy marriage finally broke down, with tragic consequences. Now a disturbed thirteen-year-old at a Catholic boarding school, Jimmy rages at God for failing him as he tells of his own violent and obsessive reaction to the turbulent events of two years before. Through his uncomprehending and often humorous voice of tough indifference, a very adult drama emerges of marital strife, drunkenness and illicit abortion. Ian Cross vividly evokes life in a provincial New Zealand town in the 1950s, in his tale of the crippling of a bright and hopeful young mind.
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★★★★★ 5
Sleek, upscale and supremely comfortable
Size: 9, Color: Cognac
I did not know that Marc Joseph makes hands free slip ins. I own four pair of Skechers, and I thought they were the only game in town. I decided that I wanted a pair of business casual pair of wingtips. I already own two pair of Skechers Mark Nason wingtips in blue and black nubuck, so I bought a pair of their cognac colored. Perfectly fine shoes, but when they arrived, I didn't like the color, so the search was on! I found these cognac-colored Mark Joseph's and hands down, they fit the bill for what I was looking for!
I actually bought two more pair of Skechers in the brown family in the same oxford, elastic lace style: One pair of another style of their Mark Nason line and one pair of their Garza line. So now I am comparing three pair of Skechers to the Marc Joseph's. Obsessive, I know :). Luckily, I have a Skechers store near me for easy returns.
The look I was going for is a sleek, business casual that I could dress up or down. Three things that I love about the Marc Joseph's are the beautiful cognac finish: the white yet lower profile soles and the more formal, narrower toe style.
The MJ's nailed it with the color. They have a slightly darker, more lustrous and glossier look than the others. The color alone looks classier and pairs well with black pants which I wear for work almost every day.
The white soles are exactly what I was looking for. The visible rise is probably about a third of the thickness of the others and are a much more subtle, classier look. They offset the cognac color nicely but are not that in your face, sneaker looking, thick white sole.
When I was comparing them to the others right out of the box, I thought they would be too narrow and tight because they looked sleeker and narrower than the others. But they fit perfectly and were very comfortable right out of the box. Upon closer inspection and comparison, I realized the narrower, sleeker look is because the eyelets for the elastic shoelaces are closer together that give the illusion that the shoe is narrower. They compensate for what might create a tighter fit across the top of your foot with two stretchy "gores" they are called on either side of the upper part. The "slits" are nicely finished, and you can't see the stretchy part and add a nice design touch to the shoe. But between them and the elastic shoelaces, they must stretch just enough to make them extremely comfortable across the top. So, if you have a high instep/arch, they should accommodate it nicely.
Last but not least, they are very comfortable shoes. I wear a size 8 1/2 to 9 and my foot is slightly on the wide side. I bought the size 9's and they fit perfectly. If you are between sizes or have wider feet, you may want to size up a half size. Because the Skechers have much thicker soles, they might be slightly more cushioned, but the MJ's are cushioned more than enough for my purposes and very comfortable. Plus, they actually just feel better on my feet. I can't speak to how durable they will be as I just got them, but so far, so good.
So, there you have it. I rely on other people's reviews a lot when buying online, and especially for shoes. I know it's always a crap shoot, particularly when buying shoes online, so I hope this review helps. Everybody's feet are different, but I highly recommend these.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable and look great!
Size: 10.5, Color: Cognac
Very comfortable, look nice, and slip on easily.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great buy
Size: 8.5 Wide, Color: Cognac
True to size. Love the style and feels amazing on your feet... Great item to buy!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Checkpoint
Size: 10.5 Wide, Color: Navy Grainy Leather
Good shoes, comfortable.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Comfortable and stylish
Size: 12, Color: Black
I'm very pleased with these shoes. I rarely write reviews, but these are extremely comfortable and stylish. I bought a black pair and a brown paid. Many times I have to get a wide, but the standard size 12 fits me well. Easy to slip into, yet still snug while walking.
I feel like the price is reasonable too.
Good cushioning, not too thin of a sole.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2026
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