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The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher Moore

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Mar 11, 11

Read in March, 2011

I just finished reading this, and as I explained to my fiancee last night when I couldn't stop reading it: it does not hold up the qualities that are necessary for me to classify a book a good book; however it is great escapism. The characters are not real. The author does nor reveal anything to me in the telling of the story. He has awareness that he is writing escapism and I like that. He is not your typical escapism writer like James Patterson or John Grisham who turn out one load of crap after another, but never stop taking themselves seriously.

I like that his books are fun to read and I typically laugh out loud a few times during the read. Compared to my normal depressing books, it is nice to laugh and not think too much about everything he is trying to say.

If you have read any of Moore's books you know exactly what I am talking about. This one was better than the last two in the vampire series he was doing, but not as good as some of his more well known books.

I recommend it, if you are in a rut and just want to laugh a little, this book is great for that.

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message 1: by Hal (new) - rated it 5 stars

Hal Brodsky I agree with your review. If you have not read it, might I suggest Moore's "Coyote Blue" which is his best attempt at a "deep" novel. There is an interesting academic review of this novel written by a native American somewhere on the web, as well. Her opnly fault with the novel is that a Native American should have written it


message 2: by Hal (new) - rated it 5 stars

Hal Brodsky Oh, and you must read Lamb, Moore's masterpiece.


Daniel Virtue Thanks for your feedback! I have read all of his books, and I do agree that Lamb is the best. I did really enjoy Coyote Blue, and it does have some deeper elements in regard to the great trickster.


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