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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.
jgintrovertedreader's review against another edition
4.0
Jody Stroud wakes up under a dumpster with one hand severely burnt one evening after being attacked by a stranger on the way home from work. It doesn't take her long to realize that she's become a vampire without any knowledge of the rules. It also doesn't take her long to realize that she needs a minion who is able to take care of her business during the day. Enter C. Thomas Flood, the Next Great American Writer. But strange murders follow the pair around and they end up battling the police and an older vampire.
That sounds all so very serious, doesn't it? This was actually pretty funny. I have to say that I enjoyed [b:A Dirty Job|33456|A Dirty Job|Christopher Moore|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1168444146s/33456.jpg|3258721] more, but I am glad I read this.
I think part of the appeal was that I read this while I was on vacation in San Francisco, where the book takes place. So I'd read about the Transamerica Building or Chinatown or Coit Tower and it was pretty cool that I had just seen them that day.
And I'd forgotten about The Emperor! I'm glad he made an appearance, even if he does travel with a Boston Terrier. (Long story. Let's just say that I consider the breed my nemesis.)
And it's been too long since I finished for me to get any more detailed than that. If you like Moore's other work, you won't be disappointed with this one.
That sounds all so very serious, doesn't it? This was actually pretty funny. I have to say that I enjoyed [b:A Dirty Job|33456|A Dirty Job|Christopher Moore|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1168444146s/33456.jpg|3258721] more, but I am glad I read this.
I think part of the appeal was that I read this while I was on vacation in San Francisco, where the book takes place. So I'd read about the Transamerica Building or Chinatown or Coit Tower and it was pretty cool that I had just seen them that day.
And I'd forgotten about The Emperor! I'm glad he made an appearance, even if he does travel with a Boston Terrier. (Long story. Let's just say that I consider the breed my nemesis.)
And it's been too long since I finished for me to get any more detailed than that. If you like Moore's other work, you won't be disappointed with this one.
flerpi's review against another edition
3.0
Sick of all the sexy, serious modern vampires, I wanted to read about different vampires. Having read Moore's "A Dirty Job," I thought "Bloodsucking Fiends" would be just the book I needed. "A Dirty Job" was hilarious and had my laughing constantly. "Bloodsucking Fiends" didn't. Don't get me wrong, it had its moments, but it didn't live up to "A Dirty Job."
That being said, this is not about super-sexed fanged gods, so it did get that right. There was angst, but it was over groceries and turtles, not over the terrible burden of being a sparkling, immortal Adonis. The book had a light tone, so overall I suppose it's suitably different from most vampire stories these days, but it doesn't come close to the humor of "A Dirty Job.
That being said, this is not about super-sexed fanged gods, so it did get that right. There was angst, but it was over groceries and turtles, not over the terrible burden of being a sparkling, immortal Adonis. The book had a light tone, so overall I suppose it's suitably different from most vampire stories these days, but it doesn't come close to the humor of "A Dirty Job.
no1e's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ancoetsu's review against another edition
4.0
with vampire books running the industry as of late, this series is not your everyday vampiric romance. it is funny and well written. if you are in the mood for some light-hearted literature, i suggest picking this up.
gretchensorce's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
el_viral's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, entertaining book which was easy and fast to read, and highly enjoyable. Moore has a great sense of humour, though Jody pre-vampirism came across as a caricature of a weak woman. Also, the text suffered from word repetition in a few sections, which I find draws one out of a story.
jamesly's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25