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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Well Christopher Moore is as goofy as ever! There were some laugh outloud parts to this one. I especially like the bits about Skinner. The ending moved pretty quickly and I felt like I was missing some bits so I had to go back and re-read some of it to catch up! I liked the reference to Practical Demonkeeping as well.
Overall, this is a middle of the road Moore book for me. I liked it better than Coyote Blue, Fluke, The Stupidest Angel and Practical Demonkeeping, but liked it less than the Island of the Sequined Love Nun and Lamb (my favorite). I am a big Christopher Moore fan and will read anything he writes!
Overall, this is a middle of the road Moore book for me. I liked it better than Coyote Blue, Fluke, The Stupidest Angel and Practical Demonkeeping, but liked it less than the Island of the Sequined Love Nun and Lamb (my favorite). I am a big Christopher Moore fan and will read anything he writes!
If you like Carl Hiaasen you should give Christopher Moore a try, while Hiaasen writes quirky mysteries set in Florida, Moore writes quirky fantasy/urban fantasy set in California. There similarities for me are the characters, these guys come up with the oddest set of characters.
I liked this book, but prefer the Fool, Love Story and Grim Reaper series.
I liked this book, but prefer the Fool, Love Story and Grim Reaper series.
Spoiler
I felt dumb not realizing sooner that the bestiality loving druggist would picture into the final solution
After reading Chris Moore's "The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror," I had to read this book as well it was an earlier novel of Pine Cove, CA and introduced some of the characters from the former book ... I'm now reading "Island of the Sequined Love Nun" for similar reasons.
Basically, this is a simple tale of a sea monster looking for love and revenge, a frightful combination if there ever was one. Chris somehow makes this whole farce totally believable, but if you look under the surface, you really see it's a commentary on society's mores, small town provincialism, religion, drug use, mental health and a whole host of other timely themes.
Regardless of whether you see (or even care to see) the subtext, Lust Lizard is funny, poignant and a bit thrilling in its own way and yet another successful achievement by one of my favorite authors of these times. Be smart and read this (and other) Christopher Moore novels. I promise you at the very least a few chuckles and a guffaw or two.
Basically, this is a simple tale of a sea monster looking for love and revenge, a frightful combination if there ever was one. Chris somehow makes this whole farce totally believable, but if you look under the surface, you really see it's a commentary on society's mores, small town provincialism, religion, drug use, mental health and a whole host of other timely themes.
Regardless of whether you see (or even care to see) the subtext, Lust Lizard is funny, poignant and a bit thrilling in its own way and yet another successful achievement by one of my favorite authors of these times. Be smart and read this (and other) Christopher Moore novels. I promise you at the very least a few chuckles and a guffaw or two.
A sort-of sequel to Practical Demonkeeping. Gotta love a plot line involving a giant sea monster named "Steve".
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
it was weird, twisted and a complete waste of time. was it funny? yes! would i recommend it to anyone? no!
Good, solid Moore. It's not outstanding for him, but in the grand scale of things he's a funny writer with a good sense of the absurd and if you like him, you'll enjoy this. (The moment when the title clicks, not too far into the book, is pretty satisfying.)
I picked it up because of the title—it's technically the second in the Pine Cove series—but I had no issues with it as a stand-alone. I'm sure I missed some in-jokes, but eh. Not a big deal. I grinned a bunch, and that's what I look for in my light reading.
I picked it up because of the title—it's technically the second in the Pine Cove series—but I had no issues with it as a stand-alone. I'm sure I missed some in-jokes, but eh. Not a big deal. I grinned a bunch, and that's what I look for in my light reading.
If you're in a funk, there's nothing like a Christopher Moore book to get you out of it. Or, at the very least, distract you with laughter. The folks who inhabit Pine Cove remind me of so many people I know or have known, I can hear what their voices sound like plain as day. Who else can bring together a horny, ancient sea creature, a former B-movie action star, a crooked therapist, and make it all make sense?
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes