They Call Me Carpenter

They Call Me Carpenter is a novel by Upton Sinclair, published in 1922, set in the fictional Western City around 1920. The story follows a man named Billy, who, after being attacked by a mob, seeks refuge in a church where he encounters Carpenter, a representation of Jesus. Through Carpenter's eyes, the narrative critiques societal issues such as greed and the divide between the rich and poor, paralleling the ministry of Jesus and highlighting moral decay in contemporary society.