...rather than ridiculously profound! Tomas, the titular character, decides to inflict some morality lessons upon people he considers morally bankrupt - lessons in the form of massacres, which can only be deemed acceptable in the context of this novel because the characters and scenarios are made ridiculous and surreal in the extreme. The "plot" continues from there to include Tomas's trial, execution, resurrection and acceptance as the new messiah, whilst he battles the evils of "bad" T.V. and Russian oligarchs (with, naturally, the assistance of an alien, a prostitute and Napoleon). Somewhat uneven in tone, the novel is variously comic and absurd, and then a diatribe on money and morality, then puerile and vulgar, whilst retaining some serious philosophical commentaries about modern society and media. Overall then, enjoyable and mildly thought-provoking (without saying anything groundbreaking). A little in the style reminded me of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, without the superior wit and class of Douglas Adams. It also features a few impressive illustrations by Neal Murren.