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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Shakespeare for Squirrels was a really fun read. Warning, though, it is one big language warning. Irreverent and raunchy, it makes for quite the retelling of Midsummer Nights Dream.
Apparently this is the third book in the series. I didn't start with the first but this one stands on its own quite well. I might have to get the others.
Apparently this is the third book in the series. I didn't start with the first but this one stands on its own quite well. I might have to get the others.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
I really like Christopher Moore, but while this book was a fun read I don't find it to be his strongest. The adventures Pocket embarks on through Shakespeare's Midsummer Night landscape is fun, but I found the end to ... much like he got to the climax and couldn't find a way out. I haven't read Midsummer, or any Shakespeare, in a long time so maybe its the same in the original but it made me wonder why I'd read the book up to that point. It's still a fun read though, especially if you enjoy following Pocket around.
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Listened to this one--just makes me so happy to frolic about with Pocket on his adventures. I love snark and satire and parody plus a good belly laugh. Thank you for this one, Mr. Moore.
This allowed me to truly enjoy A Midsummer Night's Dream. Didn't realize how much I missed Pocket!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Like the others in Moore's Shakespeare-inspired novels, this book features fart jokes, sex jokes, dirty puns, and generally the type of humor that a 14-year-old-boy would have.
I loved it.
If you've seen a couple Shakespeare plays/ had to study his work in school, then you'll love this even more. If you're a diehard acolyte of The Bard... this is maybe not for you, but I do think Will himself would've enjoyed it.
I loved it.
If you've seen a couple Shakespeare plays/ had to study his work in school, then you'll love this even more. If you're a diehard acolyte of The Bard... this is maybe not for you, but I do think Will himself would've enjoyed it.
Fun, but not quite as fun as some of his other books. I am a little bit tired of these characters, although there are some laugh-out-loud moments. I think Fool was my favorite Pocket and Drool book.
I am both surprised and excited to say that I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. It is available for purchase now.
Funny, witty, and a bit heavy on the raunch, this is Christopher Moore in top form. Shakespeare for Squirrels felt like having a conversation with someone while incredibly sleep-deprived: not much makes sense, and it’s all hilarious anyway. While this book is technically a continuation of a storyline (Pocket the Fool is a recurring character), you don’t need to read any of the previous books to enjoy this one. All you need is a healthy appreciation for the absurd.
This isn’t a satire of A Midsummer Night’s Dream; it’s a full-out mugging. If you have a deep respect for Shakespeare in its original form, this might be a bit too much for you. Honestly, though, the Bard had a dirty mind himself, it seems to me. It’s about time someone pointed that out.
Pocket is still very much Pocket, meaning he’s a delightful mess. I love that character, and it was a blast to see him again. The author’s train of thought sometimes jumped its track, going from odd to utterly ridiculous, but in the very best way. If Monty Python wrote books of their skits instead of performing them on TV, the results might be something similar to this.
If you don’t care for dirty humor, this book won’t be up your alley. If you like books that lovingly mock Shakespeare, if you like irreverent humor, and if you find yourself cackling at risque comments, this book is for you.
https://wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2020/08/13/shakespeare-for-squirrels-by-christopher-moore/
Funny, witty, and a bit heavy on the raunch, this is Christopher Moore in top form. Shakespeare for Squirrels felt like having a conversation with someone while incredibly sleep-deprived: not much makes sense, and it’s all hilarious anyway. While this book is technically a continuation of a storyline (Pocket the Fool is a recurring character), you don’t need to read any of the previous books to enjoy this one. All you need is a healthy appreciation for the absurd.
This isn’t a satire of A Midsummer Night’s Dream; it’s a full-out mugging. If you have a deep respect for Shakespeare in its original form, this might be a bit too much for you. Honestly, though, the Bard had a dirty mind himself, it seems to me. It’s about time someone pointed that out.
Pocket is still very much Pocket, meaning he’s a delightful mess. I love that character, and it was a blast to see him again. The author’s train of thought sometimes jumped its track, going from odd to utterly ridiculous, but in the very best way. If Monty Python wrote books of their skits instead of performing them on TV, the results might be something similar to this.
If you don’t care for dirty humor, this book won’t be up your alley. If you like books that lovingly mock Shakespeare, if you like irreverent humor, and if you find yourself cackling at risque comments, this book is for you.
https://wittyandsarcasticbookclub.home.blog/2020/08/13/shakespeare-for-squirrels-by-christopher-moore/
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced