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4saradouglas's review against another edition
3.0
Jody’s life is changed forever one night when she is attacked outside of her office building in San Francisco. She wakes up two days later under a dumpster to realize she has become a vampire. She befriends C. Thomas Flood, an aspiring author, who thinks Jody’s vampirism is “awesome” and falls immediately in love with her. Together they attempt to avoid detection even as the vampire who changed Jody leaves dead, bloodless bodies around their building to put the cops on their trail.
I thought Bloodsucking Fiends was an entertaining book, but it did have some problems. Anyone seeking something a little more realistic will be disappointed by the crazy shenanigans in this book. It also struck me as false that everyone in this book from the main characters to a freezer salesman who appears once is very witty. It almost comes off as a sitcom. However, it is a fun read if you find yourself in the mood for something light and comical.
I thought Bloodsucking Fiends was an entertaining book, but it did have some problems. Anyone seeking something a little more realistic will be disappointed by the crazy shenanigans in this book. It also struck me as false that everyone in this book from the main characters to a freezer salesman who appears once is very witty. It almost comes off as a sitcom. However, it is a fun read if you find yourself in the mood for something light and comical.
rachelellyn's review against another edition
5.0
Moore can make me laugh like no other. This was a good one!
sheerak's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
cathybruce208's review against another edition
4.0
This is an early book by Christopher Moore, and it's not as good as some of his later work. But all the elements are there. The characters who come off as simple, but show surprising layers and depth as the story goes along. The trademark humor and throwaway witty lines. And the fractured take on the literary tropes, in this case the innocent-becoming-a-vampire-and-falling-in-love story.
It shows where my head is at, that I kept comparing this story to Twilight. Despite the fact that Mr. Moore's characters can be seen as simpletons, they show more moral development in one short book than Bella and Edward. Sort of. Anyway, I'm anxious to read the further adventures of Jody and Tommy. I gave up on Bella and Edward after the 2nd novel.
It shows where my head is at, that I kept comparing this story to Twilight. Despite the fact that Mr. Moore's characters can be seen as simpletons, they show more moral development in one short book than Bella and Edward. Sort of. Anyway, I'm anxious to read the further adventures of Jody and Tommy. I gave up on Bella and Edward after the 2nd novel.
michelleloretta's review against another edition
3.0
Took me forever to make it thru this. (It's actually a fast read - but I kept getting distracted with other more interesting books.) It's fine, silly, amusing. But, not as interesting/creative as A Dirty Job.
beillumined's review against another edition
4.0
Hilarious, adorable, and surprisingly even better the second time around. I'm a big Christopher Moore fan, and this one is no different. Far from your typical vampire story, this tale is an easy read that is nearly impossible to put down.
bucsfan92628's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ella1801's review against another edition
3.0
You know, I like You Suck better. But I did fall in love with Tommy, which I could have definitely told you would happen. Little baby writer with an awkward streak? Count me in.
Typical Moore fare, though not among the better than I've read. Though I have to say, all this may be due to the fact that I read You Suck first.
Typical Moore fare, though not among the better than I've read. Though I have to say, all this may be due to the fact that I read You Suck first.