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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love this book so much. There's so much humor, satire and zombies, one can't help but laugh out loud. Too bad my fellow book club members didn't enjoy it as much as I did.
Definitely my least favorite Moore book. Felt like a mashup of his greatest hits, and it was just kinda meh. Also, for the first time ever, I found myself thinking, "Wow, he is straining these metaphors WAY too far." I usually love how he does all those wacky, weird similes, but it felt forced this time.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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:
Yes
This is a yearly reread for me. Christmas zombie told in a funny irreverent Christopher Moore way are just my jam ok?
Nowhere near as clever or as funny as [b:Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal|28881|Lamb The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal|Christopher Moore|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1331419009s/28881.jpg|3346728], but entertaining enough. Ooh, that's damning with faint praise, isn't it?
I liked the pot-head copper and the ex-scream queen, and I loved the idea of Raziel but really feel he was a wasted opportunity (as opposed to just wasted: I'm looking at you, Theo).
I liked the pot-head copper and the ex-scream queen, and I loved the idea of Raziel but really feel he was a wasted opportunity (as opposed to just wasted: I'm looking at you, Theo).
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
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:
Complicated
While some of the jokes fall flat and feel dated, enough conjure true belly laughs to forgive the missteps. Moore is kind of unhinged. Yet, I devoured this book and appreciated the creativity of it all. It felt like anything could happen in this story, and it would have worked.
Even though no sharks jumped over any Christmas trees, I'm sure I would have enjoyed it if they did.