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marieintheraw's review against another edition
1.0
If I never hear the phrase "beta male" ever again, it'd be too soon. Plot wise, it feels like it took literally forever for anything to develop which is unfortunate because the premise was promising.
dajoyofit's review against another edition
3.0
There were plenty of laughs and some eye-rolling. At times the jokes/humor were at the expense of stereotypes and personally, it left me feeling uncomfortable. An example are the references to one of the Chinese elderly neighbors and disappearing animals making their way into her kitchen pot. Other times, the humor I think would best be appreciated by 13yo boys or among guys.
Half way through the book, the story started to drag and soon I lost interest. I set the book aside for several days before returning to it again. It didn't make a difference. The jokes were just as lame and the snail pace of the storytelling sapped the joy out of me. But wanting to find out how things would end, I plowed through it.
Half way through the book, the story started to drag and soon I lost interest. I set the book aside for several days before returning to it again. It didn't make a difference. The jokes were just as lame and the snail pace of the storytelling sapped the joy out of me. But wanting to find out how things would end, I plowed through it.
chasingpages1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Violence, Death, and Gun violence
tophat8855's review against another edition
4.0
I picked this up because someone had recommended Christopher Moore and this was one of the only books at our library branch by him.
Very creative story. I loved the fun descriptions and characters. Sad things happen within the first few chapters (death) and being pregnant I get all teary about things like that, so if you're a teary person, there's a warning.
It's fun. Moore doesn't hesitate to throw in swearing wherever possible, so if that's something that bothers you, don't read it. I was reading it in the car and when it was my time to drive, my husband read the last third out loud to me and he was really getting into the story himself. Also, there is sex, but it's not erotica sex. Sex is just something characters happen to do just like everybody else in the real world. Some of it was a bit contrived, but hey, it's fiction. The underworld was going to take over.
There was a slow point at the end when one of the characters reveals her identity and past and it's a big information dump. I needed some action in there to break it up.
Strangely happy ending for a story with lots of death in it. And now I can't take the BART from Oakland to SF without worrying about the power going out...
I'm hoping "Lamb" is good. It's my next book to tackle.
Very creative story. I loved the fun descriptions and characters. Sad things happen within the first few chapters (death) and being pregnant I get all teary about things like that, so if you're a teary person, there's a warning.
It's fun. Moore doesn't hesitate to throw in swearing wherever possible, so if that's something that bothers you, don't read it. I was reading it in the car and when it was my time to drive, my husband read the last third out loud to me and he was really getting into the story himself. Also, there is sex, but it's not erotica sex. Sex is just something characters happen to do just like everybody else in the real world. Some of it was a bit contrived, but hey, it's fiction. The underworld was going to take over.
There was a slow point at the end when one of the characters reveals her identity and past and it's a big information dump. I needed some action in there to break it up.
Strangely happy ending for a story with lots of death in it. And now I can't take the BART from Oakland to SF without worrying about the power going out...
I'm hoping "Lamb" is good. It's my next book to tackle.
songwind's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first Christopher Moore book I have read. It was loaned to me by a friend from work, and I loved it pretty much from the first page.
The story is quick paced, witty, and insightful. And once you think you have Moore's number and are looking forward to more absurdity and humor, he puts the emotional screws in.
I'll definitely be reading more of his work.
The story is quick paced, witty, and insightful. And once you think you have Moore's number and are looking forward to more absurdity and humor, he puts the emotional screws in.
I'll definitely be reading more of his work.
rpow14's review against another edition
Boring; main character was hard to read (insecure, unsure of himself).
shalini_gunnasan's review against another edition
3.0
This was an alright read, finished it in one day actually. Quite funny and while the plot is predictable, it was a merry ride. Some of the jokes were puerile though, but maybe it was a matter of taste. Good for a day trip. Terry Pratchett he is not, although clearly inspired by the great man.
katyanaish's review against another edition
5.0
I freaking love this book. Charlie Asher, a man bumbling through life, somehow bumbles into the job of Death. But don't let all the laughing fool you - underneath it all, this is a very touching story.
xeyra1's review against another edition
5.0
I love Christopher Moore. And this book is hilarious and cute and amazing and Charlie Asher is just an absolutely incredible character in all his Beta Male glory. Highly recommended. One of the best reads I had in 2007.