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Summary: Back on form
Review: Another reviewer complained that Lamb was just not up to par with Chris' other work. I have to say I disagree completely. I started reading his books with Practical Demonkeeping, and while I've enjoyed all the other books, I felt that each one was a little bit less enjoyable than the previous one. Down to the Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove, which seemed a fairly poor attempt to bring fans of Practical Demonkeeping back with a story set in the same place.Lamb, on the other hand, jumps right back into form for Chris. It's hilarious, honest, bawdy, and fun. I have been making my wife crazy laughing out loud every few pages. The humor at times is raw, but that's been true of all Chris' books including Practical Demonkeeping too. If you're sensetive about religion, you may not appreciate this book, but otherwise I'd recommend it whole heartedly if you've enjoyed any of Chris' other books.
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Summary: Best fiction book written about religion I have ever read
Review: As a religious college student, I was expecting a very funny book by Moore, but he gave so much more. Unlike other fiction books based on religion (I.E. Good Omens), Moore takes the approach of showing some of the funny aspects of christianity yet still is respectful of Christians and thier beliefs. Often Chrstians look at christ as a diety while forgetting some of the human aspects of the man.
But the best part of the book comes in parts 2 and 3 when christ goes out to study other religions. Zen buddhism and Taoism are religions studied by christ, and what I found to be very cool is that just about all information provided is correct. I would recommend this book to hardcore christians, those who wonder about faith, or just those who want something very funny and entertaining to read. Biff provides more insight on christ than the bible ever has.
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Summary: Those without a sense of humor need not apply...
Review: This has to be one of the funniest books I have ever read. Moore has a talent for living "over the top" without appearing to. Please be forewarned - if you believe every word that is written in the Bible and are easily offended - stay away from this book. You'll be happier, we'll be happier - and it just works out best for all of us. Moore takes a vacuum of time and weaves into it a wonderful story about friends, growing up, and learning new things. He doesn't try to put the "messiah" up on a pedestal, and Biff, who wanders back and forth between full bravado and self deprecation, is so funny that it is hard to read the book without laughing out loud. My only disappointment will be if Moore doesn't follow up on this writing with a book about a blonde angel who convinces God to let him be Spiderman.
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Summary: Would "funny as hell" be too ironic??
Review: This book is the most intelligantly funny thing I've read in a long, long time. The best part is, while the typical Chris Moore humour is definately present and in full force, there is more emotion and depth in this story than I've noticed in his other books. Don't get me wrong, I still would list Blood-Sucking Fiends as my favorite book, but I really got attatched to Biff and Josh...I'll admit, I even cried at the end. There's something I never imagined a Chris Moore book making me do
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Summary: Hold this book sacred!
Review: You should know that I'm actually a minister, so the subject is near and dear to me. "Lamb" goes to a whole new level. Amazingly it's pretty historically acurate (mostly) especially on life in Nazareth for someone like Jesus, whom he actually acurately translates from Yeshua into Joshua. Anyway, the story revolves around a new Gospel being written by the resurected "Biff" Joshua's best friend who was left out of the gospels for a reason you find out in the book. He tells the story of Christ's life with him and their love for Mary Magdalene ("Maggie" in the book) and Joshua's struggle to learn to become the messiah his people will need and further--and most importantly--what it was like to be his friend. This isn't just another fictional recounting of the life of Christ. The only two books I can think of that come close to portraying a more human Christ are "Last Temptation" and "Gospel According to the Son" by Norman Mailer but neither of them quite capture it like this book does. Perhaps because it's told from a first person account, but not by JC as in Mailer's "Son" by by someone as close to Christ as a brother. Biff is constantly baffled by Joshua's nature and his personality and the way he lives and how he believes but he stands by him the whole time and loves him just the same. The last part of the book, "Passion" is actually very difficult to read. Obviously, it's the last week of Joshua's life and there are attempts by Biff to prevent what must happen, what Joshua is charging into and a conspiracy created by Biff to get him out of it but we all know what happened and you get an account of the Passion in such detail that it hurts to read it because you feel like you're reading something written by someone who was there and who did watch their best friend go through all this. It's funny and dramatic, endearing and sad, fun and simply one of the best books I've ever read. I do reccommend you pick it up, it's not at all preachy or "christian" so don't worry about trying to be converted or anything, just try and enjoy it 'cause it's an incredible book.
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Summary: Indefinably Fresh!
Review: This book is certainly a departure from the main stream historical fiction. When I bought it, I wasn't sure what to expect, but my curiosity got the best of me. Someone in the time of Jesus named Biff? Surely not. This is a wonderful combination of fact, fiction, fantasy; with a whole lot of irreverent sometimes shocking recounting of an old tale. But, the beauty of it is that, although Biff makes Jesus (Joshua) seem a bit like he isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer and the desciples the motliest crew you could imagine, it still manages to retain the message. Seldom does a book make me simply laugh out loud and I'm still grinning as I write this review. The staunchly religious may not care to read this one unless they have a great sense of humor. I, for one, thought the book was a joy and uplifting. I, personally, identify with Biff on many levels, even though our gender may be different. I know many other readers may as well. This is a gem and if you want to smile...you have to get this one!
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Summary: Excellent read
Review: I just finished this book and having never read Christopher Moore before - this was an excellent read. He deals with a rather delicate topic for most; Christ's early years, and puts a very interesting and funny perspective to it. His research for the book often gave it a palatable believability but then Biff (or the village idiot) would come along and get you back on the path of humor. Very well done - and I for one plan to read his other books in hopes of some more gems.
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Summary: COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER!
Review: Overall, I enjoyed much about this book. It was at least 100 pages too long. The author took the low road, by using profanities and profane incidents which interestingly enough he tries to absolve himself somewhat with an afterword. I am a Christian with a great sense of humor and even an ability to laugh at "blasphemy" if I know it is in fun, but with the amount of obvious knowledge of the Scripture by Mr. Moore, it is too bad he didn't stick to his obvious story telling talents without selling out to some of his lowbrow antics in the book. I might read some of his earlier works, but I would have a hard time finding people to recommend this book to wholeheartedly.
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Summary: I was disappointed - He can do better
Review: Like others, I waited anxiously for Chrstopher Moore's new book, after discovering him with "Love Nun", then going back to read the others until "Cove" came out. But this one was a bit disappointment, and I got the feeling that he was so pressured by his fans to come out with SOMETHING (you could see it on his website) that he kind of phoned it in. So I went back and re-read "Bloodsucking Fiends", and the moment I read the first page I was re-assured that yes, in fact, Christopher Moore is one of the most joyful writers around, but "Lamb" just wasn't up to snuff. It's almost more of a collection of one-liners and gags than anything else, I think. And a lot of it is actually kind of silly. I kept wondering "why am I still reading this?" If you're a hard-core, stone, desperate Christopher Moore freak and simply MUST devour everything he writes, go ahead. But for my money, you'd be better off re-reading one of the others. Trust me, they are just as good the second time around. And if you've never read Moore, this is not a good representation of what he can actually do. Start somewhere else.
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Summary: Truly Divine
Review: The subtitle says it all, setting both stage and tone for this superb novel. From the moment Biff first meets Jesus at the age of six to the final moments when it is revealed why the other disciples have expunged all mention of Biff from the original Gospels, Moore has given us a thought-provoking, heart-warming, thoroughly hilarious account of Christ's life. Irreverent yet still respectful, Moore gives us a Christ that is fully human, fully divine and totally approachable and he does so in a way that is consistently laugh-out-loud, fall-out-of-your seat funny. If you have always meant to read Moore and have never gotten around to him, this is a great place to start. If you are coming to Moore for the first time, welcome and enjoy the ride!
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