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terrya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-21-07 12:57 PM
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Has anyone read any of Christopher Moore's books?
Yesterday, at the local library branch, I saw a copy of Moore's latest novel, "You Suck!". The provocative title interested me, I looked at the dust jacket blurb (a woman, who's a vampire, turns her boyfriend into a vampire) and decided to check it out. And I'm reading it and...why haven't I read any of Christopher Moore's books before?? He's hilarious...I don't know how to describe his writing style...sort of a twisted Carl Hiaasen. If that makes sense.

Is anyone else familiar with Christopher Moore? If so, what other of his books should I read?

Thanks much in advance.
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greatauntoftriplets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-21-07 01:01 PM
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1. Read "Lamb"
:rofl:

Christopher Moore has a sick, twisted mind. I love his books.
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terrya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-21-07 01:09 PM
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2. Will do
I'm loving this guy's writing. :-)

Thanks for the recommendation.
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MountainLaurel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-25-07 04:41 PM
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7. Fabulous book
Hilarious and touching at the same time. I also liked the idea that Jesus was a composite of the best of Buddhism, Islam, and Hinduism.
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Redneck Socialist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-21-07 01:37 PM
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3. He's very funny and very good
Be sure to check out his other books too.
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Geoff R. Casavant Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-21-07 04:21 PM
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4. I'm on a Moore kick currently myself
Just finished Bloodsucking Fiends, the prequel to You Suck.

I've also read Lamb, Fluke, A Dirty Job, and Practical Demonkeeping. All are hilarious and thought-provoking. My wife is hooking me up with the other novels. But I agree Lamb is the best of the bunch so far.
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hedgehog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-22-07 12:16 PM
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5. I love Christopher Moore!
Also check out his Christmas story, The Stupidist Angel. Read it after the other books since it follows up on some of the same characters.
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peacefreak Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-24-07 07:07 AM
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6. I've been reading Chris Moore for years.
My all time favorite is "Island of the Sequined Love Nun". How can you go wrong with a title like that? He's hilarious with a large dose of heart.
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shortcake Donating Member (98 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-27-07 04:52 PM
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8. Lamb is laugh out loud funny. n/t
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