I really can't decide between 3 and 4 stars. I really wanted to keep reading and see what was next, it was an amazing sweep across America and an impressive and original take on religion and gods. There was some serious dry humor that I enjoyed and also quite a bit that I am sure went over my head. But there were times when I kept thinking, even though I like this book, I wouldn't really want to read another one what this genre (whatever that may be...). Perhaps a bit esoteric for me. I would recommend it, but only to certain people I think.