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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
But the 3.5 side of 4.
Although maybe his Shakespearean ones don't grab me the way the San Francisco ones tend to do bc of ... me? (vs. anything inherently lesser about them)
Although maybe his Shakespearean ones don't grab me the way the San Francisco ones tend to do bc of ... me? (vs. anything inherently lesser about them)
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I love Christopher Moore, but I didn't love Shakespeare for Squirrels. It's probably the only book of his I didn't like (and I like plenty that other people did not).
Maybe he played it too close to Shakespeare (nah), or maybe it was something yes (oh, sure), but the plot overlay on A Midsummer Night's Dream is just too thin, making Squirrels rely heavily on raunchy humor alone. That's kind of, well, boring for Moore.
Still, I do enjoy Moore's writing. He can be clever at times (cliche at other times), which is what kept me reading long after I lost interest. There's also a little Monty Pythonish feel to the story, which elevates the nuttier and nonsense at times. But otherwise, just as the book's name might imply, Squirrels is just a bit too chaotic for its own good. Definitely don't pick it as your first foray into Moore's mind. There are plenty of outstanding books like Lamb, Sacre Bleu, A Dirty Job, Noir, and his Pine Cove series.
Maybe he played it too close to Shakespeare (nah), or maybe it was something yes (oh, sure), but the plot overlay on A Midsummer Night's Dream is just too thin, making Squirrels rely heavily on raunchy humor alone. That's kind of, well, boring for Moore.
Still, I do enjoy Moore's writing. He can be clever at times (cliche at other times), which is what kept me reading long after I lost interest. There's also a little Monty Pythonish feel to the story, which elevates the nuttier and nonsense at times. But otherwise, just as the book's name might imply, Squirrels is just a bit too chaotic for its own good. Definitely don't pick it as your first foray into Moore's mind. There are plenty of outstanding books like Lamb, Sacre Bleu, A Dirty Job, Noir, and his Pine Cove series.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Setting aside for now. I think my current state of mind is hindering any potential enjoyment. Not in the right headspace for humour so even when I think something is funny/clever, it isn't making me feel anything. Will return to it in the future, I think it has a lot of potential for fun.
Pocket continues to be one of Christopher Moore's most fleshed out and funniest characters, and plunging him into the misadventures of A Midsummer Night's Dream was perfect for his predilections and abilities. Shakespeare for Squirrels completely lived up to my expectations.
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:
Complicated
Pocket has my heart ❤️
I am such a fan of Christopher Moore’s writing. This could very easily be nothing but dick & fart jokes but he also does an excellent job of setting the scene and merging Shakespeare’s plays together.
This book is a little too busy for me because A Midsummer Night’s Dream is also too busy for me: let’s get Pocket back into some dramas, eh? Think he’s heading to Denmark next?
I am such a fan of Christopher Moore’s writing. This could very easily be nothing but dick & fart jokes but he also does an excellent job of setting the scene and merging Shakespeare’s plays together.
This book is a little too busy for me because A Midsummer Night’s Dream is also too busy for me: let’s get Pocket back into some dramas, eh? Think he’s heading to Denmark next?
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder