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mbenzz's review
4.0
This is my 4th Moore book, and I enjoyed it almost as much as the previous three. I say 'almost' because, while it is a very good book, I didn't find it to be as laugh-out-loud funny as some of his others. No worries though. 'The Lust Lizard...' is filled with just the type of characters that we've come to expect and love from Mr. Moore. The pot-head slacker Constable...the washed-up 'crazy' B movie actress...the bitchy half-bionic bar keep...a blues singer from the bayou who's 'got the blues on him'...the materialistic town psychiatrist who tries to make her wrongs right...and a whole bunch more who are just as screwed up.
I definitely recommend this if you're at all interested. However, if this is your first trip through a Christopher Moore book, I don't know that I'd recommend starting here. You may want to try 'The Sequined Love Nun', or 'The Stupidest Angel'. Those two are hilarious. Of course, you can always start here too...I just found it to be a bit more subdued in its humor. Overall, I just LOVE Mr. Moore, and can't wait to start my next book of his. I think I'm gonna go with 'Lamb' this time around. I know I won't be disappointed!
I definitely recommend this if you're at all interested. However, if this is your first trip through a Christopher Moore book, I don't know that I'd recommend starting here. You may want to try 'The Sequined Love Nun', or 'The Stupidest Angel'. Those two are hilarious. Of course, you can always start here too...I just found it to be a bit more subdued in its humor. Overall, I just LOVE Mr. Moore, and can't wait to start my next book of his. I think I'm gonna go with 'Lamb' this time around. I know I won't be disappointed!
lodatomy's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
fredosbrother's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cosmith2015's review
4.0
I love Christopher Moore books and this one didn't disappoint me. The characters had quite distinct personalities and great quirks and oddities. My favorites are Molly and Mavis, they don't just give a rat's ass about what you think. As a biologist, I appreciate the animal behavior that was included in the story.
Once again Christopher Moore had me literally hanging on edge to find out what exactly was going to happen with the Lust Lizard.
Once again Christopher Moore had me literally hanging on edge to find out what exactly was going to happen with the Lust Lizard.
spotnkat's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
warrensampson's review
4.0
Standard early Moore fare. Strangely gripping story, difficult to put the book down, a handful of laughs and good wit abounds.
h3dakota's review
4.0
How can you not laugh out loud at the lizard's side of the story of trying to woo his lady love of gorgeous shining silver (who actually happens to be a fuel tanker currently refilling a gas station)? There are many such moments in this book where I just had to bite my cheek to keep from laughing out loud as I listened to the audiobook version at work. :D Once again, I've yet to come across a klunker by Christopher Moore - so far, I've loved everything that I've read by him.