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dianagrilo's review against another edition
2.0
Didn't love it, but it was okay. I just didn't connect with any of the characters, I don't know why... The storyline was okay, but maybe a bit disconnected.
ltyson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
scofficermango's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the vibes; the book reminded me a lot of the “Vampire the Masquerade” RPG in terms of grittiness. I also listened to the audiobook which was nice but it was hard to get over the very exaggerated accents.
anna343's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.75
Kinda funny every once in a while but was kind of boring
reydeam's review against another edition
1.0
The first 100 pages or so was good. I was liking the characters and the set up, but then it went south for me. The characters did not continue to evolve, they stayed flat. I couldn’t get into the relationship between Jody and Tommy. It was not believable. The entire story wasn’t believable, and yes a vampire story can be believable when all the elements are mixed well. This story was too predictable. It didn’t hold my attention. Ah well.
noesbookishthings's review against another edition
5.0
This book is FANTASTIC. Moore is a great writer. I'm a fan of the vampire genre, so that was part of the reason I loved this book so much, but his great writing was equally responsible. I CANNOT wait to read the second book as well as his other stuff. Which is funny because it took me a couple of chapters to get into it.
I adored Tommy in this book, but I think my favorite characters in this book hands down was the Emperor and his men. The image of Bummer and Lazarus in their "armor" was hilarious. I will never look at homeless men the same way again.
I wasn't that crazy about the main character, Jody, but the rest of the characters were so well developed that I enjoyed the book immensely. To give a good idea of how much I enjoyed it, although all of the books I read are borrowed from the library, I will be buying this one to keep.
So the storyline. A young woman named Jody is turned into a vampire for the amusement of a much older vampire in the area. The book follows her adjustment and relationships while cops in San Francisco try to solve a series of related, mysterious murders. The book is part crime novel, part suspense, part comedy, part love story and definitely a bit whacky.
I adored Tommy in this book, but I think my favorite characters in this book hands down was the Emperor and his men. The image of Bummer and Lazarus in their "armor" was hilarious. I will never look at homeless men the same way again.
I wasn't that crazy about the main character, Jody, but the rest of the characters were so well developed that I enjoyed the book immensely. To give a good idea of how much I enjoyed it, although all of the books I read are borrowed from the library, I will be buying this one to keep.
So the storyline. A young woman named Jody is turned into a vampire for the amusement of a much older vampire in the area. The book follows her adjustment and relationships while cops in San Francisco try to solve a series of related, mysterious murders. The book is part crime novel, part suspense, part comedy, part love story and definitely a bit whacky.
mrpatperkins's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Good, simple story. Entertaining, but not yet peak Christopher Moore.
blurrypetals's review against another edition
5.0
After A Dirty Job, Christopher Moore's vampire books are my favorites of his. You Suck was my first ever Author Guy experience and, even though I accidentally skipped this first book entirely, I was instantly in love with Tommy and Jody and their incredibly tender yet wildly dysfunctional love story. Sometimes I can't believe I was smart enough to fall in love with Christopher Moore's writing when I was only 13 years old, but goddamn it I am glad 13-year-old Me typed You Suck into Barnes and Noble's search engine 11 years ago.
While this isn't Moore's most hilarious or refined work, it lays an excellent foundation for the next book, which is one of his most hilarious, refined works. I also kind of like that this book is a little rough around the edges, so we can see how Moore has grown as a writer and a person in the 12 years between books one and two.
Tommy and Jody will forever go down as one of my favorite literary couples, not because their love story is grand, not because their relationship is perfect (because it isn't), but because of their immediate trust and respect for one another. Even though they're fucked up people who, ultimately their relationship makes them better people.
This was a real treat to return to and I can't wait to...ahem, sink my teeth back into You Suck next. Catch you on the flip.
While this isn't Moore's most hilarious or refined work, it lays an excellent foundation for the next book, which is one of his most hilarious, refined works. I also kind of like that this book is a little rough around the edges, so we can see how Moore has grown as a writer and a person in the 12 years between books one and two.
Tommy and Jody will forever go down as one of my favorite literary couples, not because their love story is grand, not because their relationship is perfect (because it isn't), but because of their immediate trust and respect for one another. Even though they're fucked up people who, ultimately
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do not end up togetherThis was a real treat to return to and I can't wait to...ahem, sink my teeth back into You Suck next. Catch you on the flip.
trin's review against another edition
3.0
Reread in anticipation of reading the sequel, [b:You Suck|33453|You Suck: A Love Story|Christopher Moore|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1168444145s/33453.jpg|2015399], which finally turned up in the library's "You Snooze, You Lose!" section (I'm still No. 65 in the regular holds queue). I haven't been especially fond of some of Moore's more recent work (am I the only one who really didn't like [b:Lamb|5203|She's Come Undone|Wally Lamb|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1165518260s/5203.jpg|1003370]?) but this was as amusing as I remembered; more so, maybe, now that I've actually lived in the Bay Area and can properly appreciate all the San Francisco jokes. It probably says bad things about my cynical nature, but since I really did enjoy it again, I'm now mostly hoping that the sequel doesn't sour me against it.
ETA: It did.
ETA: It did.
veraann's review against another edition
3.0
It wasn't really my cup of tea. Though I did laugh at some parts I didn't finish the book loving it and wanting to run out and get more. For what this book was and the type of humor the author has it was great. It was good paced and I didn't find it boring or dragging. If it is up your alley humor wise then would probably want to run out and grab other works by Moore, would probably give it a raving 5 stars. It is not for everyone's taste.
In this particular book it's about a vampire, adjusting to life as a vampire without any guidance from her maker. Though her maker is around, amusing himself. There's a rag tag cast of humans surrounding her. They are a crude bunch of guys that stock shelves on the nightshift. Oh and the self proclaimed emperor of San Francisco accompanied by his men (his dogs).
In this particular book it's about a vampire, adjusting to life as a vampire without any guidance from her maker. Though her maker is around, amusing himself. There's a rag tag cast of humans surrounding her. They are a crude bunch of guys that stock shelves on the nightshift. Oh and the self proclaimed emperor of San Francisco accompanied by his men (his dogs).