A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore

437 pages first pub 2006 (view editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark funny fast-paced
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A Dirty Job is for readers who like their darkness served with rapid-fire jokes and a streak of wild, anything-can-happen adventure. If you’re the kind of reader who laughs at the absurdity of life even while things get grim, you’ll feel right at home.

Description

Awaiting the birth of his first child, Charlie Asher sees a strange man dressed in mint green by his wife's hospital bedside. The man claims that no one should be able to see him - but Charlie can, and from then on in, things get really weird.

Community Reviews

3.9
based on 11,040 reviews

Moods

funny: 91%

dark: 52%

adventurous: 50%

lighthearted: 49%

mysterious: 27%

emotional: 15%

tense: 6%

hopeful: 5%

sad: 4%

reflective: 3%

relaxing: 3%

challenging: 2%

inspiring: 2%


Pace

38% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

29% of readers chose Plot
52% of readers chose A mix
17% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

79% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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