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Laura, I don't really remember much cussing in any of Moore's books. They always struck me as more whimsical than dirty.
That was going to be my other question - I didn't know if maybe it was just this one. I'm glad to have found him, though, because the story is pretty interesting, too, it's not JUST about the humor.
I'm reading A Dirty Job right now. He uses "fuck" here and there, but by no means overwhelming.
yeah - it might just be me. I read lots of Brit Lit and the classics, where you don't really see cussing. I'm finding it a distraction now, but I guess I'll get used to it.
What page are you on Laura? I too, and enjoying this book and look forward to reading his others. It's an amusing read. :)
page 92. It's really an interesting premise - I didn't expect a "humor" title to be so thought provoking!(Either that, or it's all the sleep I'm missing, but I really think it IS thought provoking!)
Laura, I have read all his works and that book has more bad language in it than most. The Stupidest Angel has a lot of bad language as well but is also a great read. I hope you continue reading his work. He is one of my favorite writers and his blend of humor and social satire are wonderful and thoughtful. I find him to be similar to Carl Hiaason in his world view. My favorite of his books is Island of the Sequinned Love Nun.
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Ha! What does that say about the language I use...????
His books are off the hook hilarious! If he is overusing the F-word, it defintely fit the style of his story cause I dont recall it being offensive, for me, at least.
I just read it and I loved it and if he did over use the f word I really did not notice. I guess I was laughing so hard I really didn't pay any attention.
I thought it would be just me. My family says I curse way too much, but I hardly ever throw F around. There are a few words I've never much cared for, and I think if you use that one, you better really mean it.Just my interpretation. Oh, and I def. will read more of his stuff. I just wanted to see if I was the only one - and evidently I am!
Ok, everyone is typing "f-word"... should I be ashamed of my sailor mouth because I typed the whole word out?!? :)
I noticed it too, Laura, but I think I got used to it. I thought the book was just too funny and too good to be turned off by that! :-) It's the only one I've read, so I can't say if it's worse than others, but if you can stick with it, I don't think you'll regret reading it!
Maybe it is because I have a sailor's mouth, but the use of the "word" didn't affect me. As I believe with all use of the f-word, I believe that Moore used it effectively rather than extravegantly. Whenever it was used, it was well used.
I never even really noticed it , I was too busy laughing and reading about the food the chinese lady made from the kids "pets".
That part was hilarious Scott! She was always scheming something to cook up with the animals!
**** SPOILER>>>KINDA******* I know , and when all the "beings" at the end were in the apt and she freaked a bit , omg LOL.
I never really noticed it either, yep, just laughing along most of the time and wondering how does a person come up with this kind of stuff, ah, to know the minds of writers.
My author friend turned me onto him a few years ago and I absolutely loved 'Lamb'. Well researched, smart and above all sarcastic and funny. 'Fluke' was not my favorite so far but 'A Dirty Job' was a trip. 'The Stupidest Angel'... 'tis the season! I am not bothered by cursing in a book; the language, good or bad, is part of the flavor. But, I do understand that a lot of foul language is a turn off for some.
I never really noticed too many dirty words either. Although, I tend to drop the F-bomb a lot and sometimes make my military husband blush with my bad mouth so I guess my opinion shouldn't really count. LOL!
I am reading Lamb right now and loving it.
Tisha, I for one think you SHOULD be ashamed. Bad poster! BAD!Just joking. I personally don't have a problem with the use of any obscenity in writing, as long as it's in character. It can actually show something about the character using it. For example, I recently read a book with a scene involving rock stars and biker gang members. Not too surprisingly, the word "fuck" appeared constantly, and it said everything about the, shall we say, limited vocabulary of the characters, ha! and also their "outlaw" qualities. The scene wouldn't have rung true without the use of that word.
I haven't read Moore, but all these comments are really whetting my appetite!
LOL at this thread...I just got The Stupidest Angel on audiobook and had to quickly turn it off after the first F-bomb, as my two year old son was in the car. It's a great read (or listen) so far!
I just love Christopher Moore, his books are all awesome, I read mine in order Bloodsucking Fiends, You suck and A Dirty Job. I read Lamb and thought it wasnt his greatest book, Fluke was definatly his worst i couldve done without it, Practical Demonkeeping was ok, I have three more of his to read and then i'll have read them all until his new one comes out next year!
Fool has a fair bit of swearing and vulgarity but it fits the story I think.
For those of you who enjoyed A Dirty Job, there was TV series called "Dead Like Me" that is similar in concept. It's available on DVD and was fun. It's about a young woman who has to release souls from their bodies.
I have read several of his books and loved them ! But I do think he should scale back a little on the cursing . I've read on his Facebook page he's plotting a sequel to Lamb , lol .
I just started reading Christoper Moore at the beginning of this year. My first was A Dirty Job and the swearing didn't bother me at all. I mean, what would you do if you found out you were a Death Merchant, LOL. But swearing doesn't bother me in general, I cuss like a sailor in everyday life anyways. Overall, I really enjoyed A Dirty Job. Now I am reading Lamb and like it as well.
I prefer the Jerry Seinfeld / Brian Regan kind of humor - clean, but funny. In fact, funnier IMHO than humor w/all the cussing.
I'm really enjoying the book, and I know I'll want to read others by him, but I find the frequent F kind of distracting. Is it just me??
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