A Dirty Job: A Novel | 
so-soThe back-and-forth this book put me through regarding what I liked and didn't like had me struggling to stay invested long enough to finish it and consequently has me struggling to sum up how I feel about it, so here are the pros and cons, do with them what you will.
Continued in comments.
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(This is the first book in a duology, so I think it counts??)
This is the second book I have read by this author, and just enjoy his writing so much. He cracks me up! He creates characters that are deeply flawed but still lovable. Even the "villains" have pretty great dialog. And this story is right in my wheelhouse, creepy with a side of humor. ? ⬇️
so-soI struggled my way through this book…the storyline was interesting and it has humor. Any book where the author calls someone a butt nugget scores points with me but the story was just a little too weird for me to fully get into it. I skimmed my way through to see how it ended but have no intentions of seeking out the sequel 😕.
so-so3✨ I could have done without the crude sexual conversations and situations that happened in this book. It did not add anything to the story except cringing. The concept of normal people collecting souls that would be passed to another that didn‘t have one yet was an interesting concept that I was interested in. I‘m planning on reading the next book and hope that it dropped the crudeness.
I had a really bad couple of days at work so my hubby surprised me with flowers, sushi, and hot Cheetos (my favorite things). With instructions to read in my library while he took care of the kids. So going to finish some sushi and finish the tagged book.
Reading outside in some beautiful weather.
Making my bookclub read One of my favorite Christopher Moore books.
#death #darkcomedy
so-soI had a good time reading about Charlie and his new found job as death merchant while raising his daughter after the loss of his wife but there were a few things that bothered me. The side characters were really cartoonish cultural stereotypes that I know the author meant to be lighthearted humor but that in today's social landscape I felt a bit in poor taste. Aside from that though it was weird in a good way.
#BuriedAliveChallenge
Now that I‘ve finished all of my challenge commitments for the year I figured I‘d tackle this duology for my last books of the year. I read this first one over ten years ago so I felt the need to reread before heading on to the sequel.
I started reading this a few years ago & it wasn't spooky enough for Halloween. I tried audio this time, read by actor Fisher Stevensb and it's still just OK. Charlie Asher is a beta male, but a sarcastic and neurotic beta male. Talking about his beta maleness happened early and often and it was all just over the top for my tastes. A new dad & widow, he is chosen to be a merchant of death.Most characters felt one-dimensional, but one of his ⬇️
so-soI have to admit that I didn't love this book (although I do love the cover!). It's not that it was bad, it just wasn't for me. I do think Christopher Moore does humor well (that's what I enjoyed most), but I'm not a huge supernatural/horror fan, so the story dragged a little for me.
On the plus side...this was my November #bookspin read, and I finished it with more than a week left in the month, so I'm excited about that!
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Oddly my book involves death. It's my favorite book by Christopher Moore.
The reason I chose this book is because it's about a man who becomes a psychopomp after the death of his wife. It's a new beginning because now he has to learn to deal with that as well as be a single father. There's literal rebirth in there too...kind of...sort of. In a way. But I don't want to give away spoilers.
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It glows in the dark! ☻ How cool is that. 😯🧙♀️
The narration on this audio is terrible. The reader has absolutely no sense of the beat of a joke. I'm setting this aside to pick back up later as a print book.
1. A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
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4. 13?
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pickThere are some books that you power through to finish because it takes pure will to continue. I am happy to say this book was not one of them. Loved the flow of the story, and the bits of real mythology (that I admittedly had to google).
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I am loving the ease of which this story reads. And this #blurb resonated with me. ❤ Christopher Moore.
Nothing better than laughing on the way to work because your audiobook is that good. #audiobook #booknerd #bookaddiction #bookaddict.
Currently reading. I love books set in San Francisco 💚
so-soI read this for the category “a humor book” the @bookriot #ReadHarder challenge, and because I really loved his book Lamb. This one was a bit of a disappointment - I loved the concept, but I didn‘t really find it funny. I didn‘t laugh AT ALL, though I did snort a few times.
pickThis was my first Christopher Moore book and I'm so hooked I now wanna read everything by him! I dont think I've read a book that made me laugh out loud this much since Augusten Burroughs. Moore has a weird, dark sense of humor. Combine that with an original plot, lots of San Francisco references and an odd cast of characters and you get this perfectly entertaining book.
Day 5 of Turkey and Pie Day Break. Last day off till the winter break. Guess I‘ve got my work cut out for me.
Omg @bullbunny it's perfect!! I actually screamed. I was having a bad day and this fixed it right up!! I didn't have a Frodo pop! #hocuspocusswap @rather_be_reading
1. Tagged book is hilarious. All his books are.
2. August
3. No kids, just a fur child.
4. Snack size beef jerky or red vines.
5. To anyone who‘s birthday is in September, happy birthday!
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Charlie Asher's daughter might be a baby but she makes sure that #AnotherOneBitesTheDust, and another one, and...
Almost done! Less than 20 pages to go ... Still haven't decided if I'll start book two immediately or if I'll finish another book I'm currently reading. Truly a fun story with memorable characters!
New to Litsy and started this little book today. Not sure what to expect, but it seems funny and dark - right up my alley. #newbie
pickThis was my first time reading a Christopher Moore novel, and it will not be my last. I laughed out loud so many times! This was an excellent mix of dark humor, poignant parts about death and grief, the paranormal, and an engaging story with some kooky characters. The writing was so fun and funny! I‘ll definitely read more of his books! ☠️☠️☠️☠️
I‘m listening to this audiobook while painting my nails. Dark blue, but later I‘ll add some dark red then I‘ll be nice and festive for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸
“A death that results from your actions is basically killing someone, unless you‘re a politician, right?”
I‘ve got reading ADD lately, so I started this today and it‘s got me laughing out loud! 😂
Started this morning, and a strong start! Didn‘t have to wait to get hooked in.
1. Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King, and Year One by Nora Roberts
2. A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
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pickThis was unlike other Moore books. It was weird, sure. But it also dealt with grief.
Don‘t listen to this one. You‘ll miss to much of the wonderful writing. I made the mistake of starting it as an audiobook & almost abandoned it. Kind of like half paying attention to The Office & then wondering why the episode wasn‘t any good.
3.5 ⭐️ (I rarely give 5s. @Schlinkles — Hedgehog got 5.) .5 off for the harpies. Shudder. #freakyfriday
This #freakyfriday book wasn‘t grabbing me on audio. Unusual for Christopher Moore. I was mystified and disappointed.
In print I‘m guffawing and loving his way with words. Magnificently weird.
Really enjoying this #freakyfriday selection from @Schlinkles
Christopher Moore is so intriguing and strange.
Starting this treat from my #freakyfriday list. @Schlinkles has great taste—as this title from Christopher Moore shows. So far, so weird. 🤨😄
pickI love Christopher Moore's writing. No matter the subject, it's always fun and light hearted. He has the right mix - keeping it fun and silly while still keeping your attention to the plot. This one was no exception. I hadn't expected it to be an extended universe either which was a bonus, with characters from other books popping up! Looking forward to starting the sequel 😁
-imaginative world-building aka what-the-fuckery
-Tender, sensitive moments between main character and loved ones, or remembering loved ones, occasionally made me cry
-palpable love for a place shown by author's descriptions of San Francisco neighborhoods and buildings
-reverence shown for hospice workers
-humourous banter among ridiculous happenings
-the skillful tying together of so many loose ends in that last 60 pages
4mo
What I didn't like (and cannot tell whether it is ignorance/callousness or purposeful provocation for shock value):
-leaning heavily into shallow racial stereotypes
-obsession with THOROUGHLY DEBUNKED alpha/beta male dynamic
-sacrifice of on page character development for pacing
-unnecessarily crude simile/metaphors
Currently on the fence about whether I will try reading from this author again. 4mo