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Summary: STARTLINGLY FUNNY, DEEPLY SPIRITUAL
Review: So maybe the fictional story of the first 30 years of Christ's life as told by his 1ncorrigible sidekick Biff migh not be the path to spiritual enlightenment, but maybe it is. This hilarious tale had me laughing out loud repeatedly, and rooting for Joshua (Jesus) right from the very beginning. Not only did I find myself laughing until I cried, I also finished this book feeling like a true Christian - This book gave Christ more humanity,than anything I had ever read before, it made him more lovable than I could ever have thought possible. I felt through my tears of laughter that this was someone I would want as a friend (or course loud-mouthed Biff seems to resembly my friends more closely). I can't recommend this book enough.
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Summary: Oh for heaven's sake!
Review: Read this! Chris has such an intelligent sense of humor, yet a profound appreciation for the ridiculous and the absolutely silly. If you love the movie "Princess Bride" for all the right reasons, will also love this book.After reading "Lamb" you will want to clasp your best friend to your bosom...or something like that!
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Summary: Delicious Lamb!
Review: Chris continues to grow with this hysterical, historical fiction by Biff. The missing first 30 years of AD are chronicled in a wicked way that will make sense to the unbiased reader including those with a sense of humor of any and all faiths. Heller's "Oh, God", Imus' "God's Other Son" and Robbins' "Another Roadside Attraction" are brought to mind as spirited companions to this conscripted scripture at its finest! Read this one!
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Summary: Wonderful and Insightful
Review: As someone who is currently on track to be a religion professor, I would have to say tht Moore certainly has done his homework. From the differing social groups surrounding the homeland of Jesus to the basic philosophies of the major world religions, Moore has really outdone himself with his research. As someone who loves poking fun at what some would consider deep spiritual matters, I would have to say that this book hits the mark, using wit and lots of sarcasm to show how silly the story of Jesus can truly become. At the same time, however, it also is a touching story of how one boy has to try and deal with the hardships of being one (or possibly THE) most important and influential figures of his time. The book made me laugh while at the same time feel empathy for these characters, particularly the character of Josh, in a way that no Gospel has done before. I recommend this book highly to anyone with a sense of humor!
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Summary: Offensive? You bet your sweet bippy!
Review: "Lamb" is Chris Moore through and through. It's offensive, obnoxious, hysterical, kinda stupid and, of all things, at least in the important parts, theologically ept. Now, I can't say I'd have my confirmation students read it...they are a little too young. However, there are a few points which might, just might, be good in a sermon; especially the part about letting everyone in the Kingdom. Offensive? Quite! Radical? Yep! Gospel? In the parts that count! Recommended? Yes!
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Summary: A Wonderful Comedy About the Missing Years
Review: I rarely laugh out loud when reading a book, but Christopher Moore's book definitely had me laughing. Mr. Moore's writing is witty and insightful and especially funny because he understands the theology behind his topic. This book is that much funnier because Mr. Moore retains a respect of Christianity while poking fun at comptemporary treatment of Jesus. Lamb was the first book I have read by Christopher Moore but I will be looking into his prior work.
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Summary: LAMB: the review according to Klari, disciple of Chris Moore
Review: I fear I can't do justice to this book with only a simple review. If you walk away with nothing else it's this: even if the title of this book offends you, you should read it. Never have I laughed so much, but more importantly, this book really made me think about what it would take to be the guy who got nailed up on a cross just for saying how great it would be to be nice to each other. And what it would take to have been friends with that guy and the sense of humor necessary to survive. Being a true Christopher Moore fan, I have to say that this is his best work yet. Intelligently, wittily written with a sensitivity and respect that is truly divine, I can't say enough in praise of this book. Besides hasn't the world waited long enough to know what would have happened if Christ had known kung fu?
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Summary: He's done it again!!
Review: Lamb is intelligently written. Hysterically funny. And, completely irreverant. For the record, I'm 37 years old (see previous nasty reviews) and I don't get Beavis and Butthead or Tom Green. But, I'm a huge fan of Christopher Moore. And, I'm just sad that I've finished Lamb already. Now I just have to wait for his next book... Write faster, please!
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Summary: Jesus H. Christ: The Lost Years
Review: What does the H in Jesus H. Christ stand for? I'll give you a hint--it's a family name. Beyond that, you'll have to read the book and discover it for yourself. I interviewed Chris Moore for my writing ezine. At the time, he was in the throes of writing Lamb, and had been instructed by his publisher to keep the project hush-hush, lest a bad B movie rendition torpedo the whole thing. I remember him saying that this book would certainly "piss off more people" than any of his previous works--and from the looks of the reviews cropping up here, the process has already begun. I've read every one of Christopher Moore's books--I'm a devoted fan. Every time I read Chris Moore in bed, I find myself laughing so hard that my husband refers to me as "the human equivalent of Magic Fingers." I have to believe that someone whose writing can evoke such a reaction has a true gift. Christopher Moore's writing is both funny and deeply humane--he pokes fun at the world with tenderness and benevolence. That style shines through in Lamb, a story retold by Jesus' life-long friend, the irrepressible Levi, who is called Biff. At first glance, it might seem Biff is an archetype--the guy whose exterior reflects "a--hole," (to quote the angel, Raziel), but who actually possesses a heart of gold. But on further examination, Biff's more than that. He's intelligent (incidentally, the first to theorize that the world was round, and the first to speculate on the existence of gravity), kind and selfless. Sure, he has his faults, but that brilliant combination of jerk/gentleman is what makes him so intriguing. Those who scoff at this book for religious reasons (and there will be many, I'm sure) are missing the bigger picture. As Moore relates in his afterword, the book was "not designed to change anyone's beliefs or worldview." But, for me, it did. I'm a Christian, and after reading Lamb I came away with a new understanding of Jesus (called Joshua in the book--Jesus is the Greek translation of the Hebrew, Yeshua, which is Joshua) as a human being. The fact that Jesus became human to redeem the world is the core of the Christian faith, and Christopher Moore brings that belief home with an almost magical tenderness. I found it moving to think of Jesus as a real person, and not some mystical, unreachable Godhead. Regardless of Moore's own religious beliefs--it's difficult to determine whether he views Christ as the Son of God, or a fascinating historical figure with a 30-year hole in his life story--Lamb meant something to me, and I know I'll read it more than once. Is Lamb a perfect book? No. Some of the humor was a little too slapstick to really work. But as a whole, it's a bright spot in a world that has grown far too serious and cynical. Lamb was painstakingly researched; it's poignant and real; and, oh yeah...it's incredibly funny.
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Summary: Feelin' Enlightened
Review: I laughed, I smirked, I smacked the palm of my hand against my forehead. Funniest book I've ever read. (period.)
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