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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ’s Childhood Pal
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Good book - not great - especially when comparing it to other Moore books I have read. I enjoyed his Shakespeare satire better than the biblical satire - maybe because Shakespeare lends itself more to that.
Most of the stars I have given are for the beginning of the book and then the last third of the book. Jesus (Joshua) as a child and the retelling of the gospels from a different viewpoint were really interesting and it is obvious that Moore did his research.
The middle part of the book - where Biff and Joshua go in search of the wisemen kind of drug on and wasn't as interesting - but took up most of the book.
So, I can say if you are a die-hard Moore fan or you enjoy satire, give this one a go. Otherwise, proceed with caution!
Most of the stars I have given are for the beginning of the book and then the last third of the book. Jesus (Joshua) as a child and the retelling of the gospels from a different viewpoint were really interesting and it is obvious that Moore did his research.
The middle part of the book - where Biff and Joshua go in search of the wisemen kind of drug on and wasn't as interesting - but took up most of the book.
So, I can say if you are a die-hard Moore fan or you enjoy satire, give this one a go. Otherwise, proceed with caution!
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Reading Progress
January 8, 2013
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March 1, 2016
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March 1, 2016
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2016
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humor
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library
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book-a-book-club
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9.46%
"Pretty funny so far . . . glad I read the bible and go to church . . . it will help with the references and make them even more amusing!"
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March 16, 2016
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Mar 16, 2016 01:40PM
I looooooove this book and even more the author!!!
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Choko wrote: "I looooooove this book and even more the author!!!"I do like Moore - I just couldn't get into this one as much. I was not disappointed, though, just not blown away.
I absolutely agree with your assessment.
I completely agree! I would have felt guilty saying it, but not now that you have.
Thanks guys - good to know it isn't just me. This book seems to generally have 5 star ratings.
I agree with your take on it as a whole. The middle of the book bored me.
Wayne wrote: "I agree with your take on it as a whole. The middle of the book bored me."Wayne! How did I miss your comment back in2017! Silly Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ notifications. Especially sad because we were agreeing on something so I would have given you a virtual high five. Will you take it over 3 1/2 years late!?
Matthew wrote: "Wayne wrote: "I agree with your take on it as a whole. The middle of the book bored me."Wayne! How did I miss your comment back in2017! Silly Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ notifications. Especially sad because we we..."
Absolutely! I've been guilty of the same thing numerous times.
Wayne wrote: "Absolutely! I've been guilty of the same thing numerous times."I am most impressed that you saw my reply. Often times this many years later I don't expect people will notice or even remember they commented - even if a notification pops up in their feed. But, it is always worth a shot to try!
I feel that I can only take Christopher Moore in small doses.
Eveline wrote: "I feel that I can only take Christopher Moore in small doses."In general, I get to one of his about once a year. That seems like a pretty decent amount!
I have been reading this book for years. Eventually I will finish it because that’s what I do.
Henry wrote: "I have been reading this book for years. Eventually I will finish it because that’s what I do."HA! Good luck!
