Book Review: Demon by Tosca Lee

My initial reaction when I was given a copy of Demon a memoir by Tosca Lee was; “Oh no, Interview with a Vampire goes Sunday school!” Over the years, Jeff and I have seen many meager attempts at literary genius by Christians trying to either imitate the world or show that they are cool too. Books, music, clothing; as Christians it seems to be our goal to impress the world with out understanding that because we lack the spirit of the world that we will fail at every attempt. Unless of course we let God do the creating through us. That it seems is what Tosca Lee has done.

Yes, it is an interview and with a demon, this time instead of a vampire and the ending is somewhat similar. In Interview with a Vampire the interviewer know as “the boy,” is seduced by the obvious power of the vampire life begs to become a vampire too. In Demon, the subject: Clay, in this case, in the beginning is somewhat sympathetic to the demons plight. As the interview continues, he becomes more and more repulsed until he realized that he has to make a choice; to either become a Christian or be dammed along with the demon he is interviewing. His choice I will let you find out for yourself.

This book differs in that it paints a well-researched picture of the fallen legion of angels and their hatred of humanity. It also gives a very good image of a loving God and the lengths He will go to save us.

Demon is fiction and so in reading it there are several things to keep in mind. First, I have yet to meet a human, even people who actually worship the Devil, who would repeatedly survive conversations with a demon and remain anything close to normal. Second, in my opinion, the overall picture that no matter what the Devil throws at us, God is ultimately in control was not painted clearly enough. No matter what, God is in charge.

I think Demon is a great read. Especially for those who have been into the supernatural books making the rounds of late. It is not another vampire novel nor is it another book about witches going to school. It is a realistic look at what might have happened between God and Lucifer. I think it actually turn some heads, and maybe help to change a heart or two. That after all is what we as Christians should be about.
by Liz Harshbarger