Up Jumps the Devil, (Paperback)

from Sarah220

Although frequently amusing, it mostly just reminded me of how awful people are to each other and the precariousness of life.

from RGazala

Michael Poore is a skillful writer, and his new novel, "Up Jumps the Devil," is a good book. There's not much of a plot to this droll narrative that's mainly about John Scratch (a/k/a the Devil) and a musical trio with whom he forges a Faustian bargain just before the 1969 Woodstock music festiva...

from zmagic69

This is a very original story about, well the devil. What if the devil does what he does because he actually wants the best for for the human race, and considers earth his planet not God's. Up Jumps the Devil takes this idea and follows it through history. It also tracks 3 individuals who sell th...

from Stewart_Hoffman

An interesting read. Clever, funny, and occasionally moving. This is a book best read quickly as it jumps around a lot. Dates, locations, etc. You could easily get lost if you let it sit too long.

from jphamilton

This is one hell of a clever first novel. The character John Scratch is everywhere in this book—because he's The Devil. He finds his way into the lives of so many people: causing General Washington to get tough with the British, being outfoxed by Benjamin Franklin, having his way in ancient Egypt...