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jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
An enjoyable, quick, humorous read. I look forward to reading the other 2 books in this series.
greenidmnstr's review against another edition
4.0
Easy and fun read. I didn't find it to be laugh out loud hysterical, definitely chuckle worthy, but I really enjoyed the narrative.
taliawhipp's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
My second Christopher Moore book and definitely my favorite. Entertaining from start to finish and a very fun take on vampires. Tommy and Jody were both equally likable and I enjoyed alternating between their viewpoints, which is very often not the case when an author shifts back and forth.
djohan's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
badseedgirl's review against another edition
4.0
Quirky is the word that comes to mind when I think of Christopher Moore. And there are quirky moments in this book, but not as many as I suspected. It was an enjoyable read probably more fit for the summer... which is when I requested it from my library, but alas the best laid plans of mice.
I read this for the Horror Aficionado 2021 Halloween Season Reading Challenge - Vampire
It also is part of my 2021 Horror Aficionado Mount TBR Challenge.
I read this for the Horror Aficionado 2021 Halloween Season Reading Challenge - Vampire
It also is part of my 2021 Horror Aficionado Mount TBR Challenge.
casspro's review against another edition
4.0
Christopher Moore is a genius among parody writers. To everyone who enjoys those teen-vampire romance novels, you should read this and see how modern love truly exists in modern vampires.
starthelostgirl's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this book was funny and had an engaging story, but the ending just seemed like a letdown. I don’t know what I would have preferred, but it just didn’t seem satisfactory to me. Some things weren’t wrapped up well enough while others happened too quickly and neatly. There was also quite a bit of humor which hasn’t aged incredibly well and was a bit uncomfortable to me at times. I’m not sure if “a love story” on the front cover is supposed to be a joke, because Jody and Tommy barely seem to tolerate each other - but maybe that’s part of the sardonic humor?
tophat8855's review against another edition
4.0
So far a good read-aloud because it's funny. McKay and I are taking turns reading to each other and it's fun to hear him drop F-bombs (we must stay true to the author's art, yes?)
After reading A Dirty Job, I was pleased that the Emperor is here, too. Though, let's not diss on Oakland too much.
Full review: cute story, not for the swearing-resistant.
After reading A Dirty Job, I was pleased that the Emperor is here, too. Though, let's not diss on Oakland too much.
Full review: cute story, not for the swearing-resistant.