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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
We enjoyed the first two books in the series well enough. Unfortunately this one is mainly narrated by it's most annoying character.
This is the third book in the series so I was kind of behind. It was an okay lite read for someone who needs something less complex and amusing.
As the third book in this series, Bite Me, simply does not live up to the standards set by its predecessors. A considerable chunk of the character's time is spent trying to find one another, Jody trying to find Tommy, Tommy trying to find Jody, Abby trying to find either or both of them. This does little to enhance the plot and seems to be used more as a device to show the passage of time. When they finally did find one another, the characters were flat and boring. I missed the banter that left me laughing out loud in the previous novels. I was disappointed by the lack of interaction between the main characters as well as the lack of time spent with minor, but interesting, characters like the Animals and the Emperor. These characters had been points of hilarity and insanity earlier in the series, but, in this book, seem tired and bored. Overall I was disappointed to see the series end this way. If you are a fan of Christopher Moore, then by all means, venture into this book in order to see how the characters fare. But, if you are choosing just one of his books to try, may I recommend Lamb or A Dirty Job instead. Either of these novels will show Moore in a much better light.
So very funny. So very, very funny. Moore's written another great one. How can you not love a book with the line, "I have smelled the bitter pink Sharpie of despair."?
At the risk of offending some people, I abandoned this book without finishing it... In my defence I love Charlaine Harris' series but I just couldn't gel with any of the characters, especially Abby. I gave it over 100 pages but couldn't see the appeal.
It boggles my mind when I don't hear more about Christopher Moore, no pun intended. He is clearly the funniest man in literature. Here he delivers his third book in his vampire series which is comedic yet still more realistic than anything that Stephanie Meyer ever wrote. This book is somewhat centered on Abby Normal who was introduced in the last book, You Suck, A Love Story. If you like her, you'll love this book. Her dialogue, to herself, others, and her online minions is over the top hilarious. I loved it. To me, this would make a great animated series on Comedy Central or more appropriately HBO or Showtime. Its so good and I can't wait for another installment. A++
Even though this is definitely the weakest in the trilogy, this was a really great way to close out Tommy and Jody's story.
I think it's pretty ballsy to close out a trilogy subtitled, A Love Story by and, while I may not have enjoyed that fact 9 years ago when I first read this, I certainly appreciate the poetry of such an ending now as an adult.
Despite the super strong ending, the biggest flaw this book has is overusing Abby. I think she is a super fun character who should be conservatively sprinkled into a narrative rather than dumped into it entirely as she is here. In You Suck, she's a really funny reprieve that breaks up the book with her blog posts. Here, she tells most of the story at hand through her blog posts, leaving the third person writing The Author Guy is so perfect with to wither and die on the sidelines.
With that all said, I think this is still among Chris's best and I'd be lying if I told you I didn't want to see Tommy, Jody, or even Abby show up again in another one of his books. I'm still holding my breath and crossing my fingers for Tommy Flood and Charlie Asher to have the greatest beta male team up of the century, Chris. I'm waiting.
I think it's pretty ballsy to close out a trilogy subtitled, A Love Story by
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having the couple break up at the endDespite the super strong ending, the biggest flaw this book has is overusing Abby. I think she is a super fun character who should be conservatively sprinkled into a narrative rather than dumped into it entirely as she is here. In You Suck, she's a really funny reprieve that breaks up the book with her blog posts. Here, she tells most of the story at hand through her blog posts, leaving the third person writing The Author Guy is so perfect with to wither and die on the sidelines.
With that all said, I think this is still among Chris's best and I'd be lying if I told you I didn't want to see Tommy, Jody, or even Abby show up again in another one of his books. I'm still holding my breath and crossing my fingers for Tommy Flood and Charlie Asher to have the greatest beta male team up of the century, Chris. I'm waiting.
Another good entry in the "A Love Story" Books by Christopher Moore. I enjoyed this book if only because it has more of the Emperor, who is quite possibly the most endearing character in the books. The Emperor makes me want to befriend the street people in my own town and makes me more concerned for them in general.
My concern for the emperor prompted me to call my husband (who had already finished this book) and demand he tell me if the emperor is ok at the end of the book. I don't know if i could forgive Moore if anything but the most glorious end befalls the Emperor. (he and the men are ok at the end, for those of you who NEED to know)
My concern for the emperor prompted me to call my husband (who had already finished this book) and demand he tell me if the emperor is ok at the end of the book. I don't know if i could forgive Moore if anything but the most glorious end befalls the Emperor. (he and the men are ok at the end, for those of you who NEED to know)
I had to finish this third installment of a series that I'd enjoyed to this point, but even more of the narrative control was given to goth teenager Abby Normal, and I really lost patience with her voice (and her character in general).
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes