Current Page: 337
The gang has welcomed the addition of Bartholomew, the village idiot, as one of their own as Joshua tries to learn the idea of public speaking from his psycho step brother.
The book is starting to find some focus, which is nice. I have a general idea of what may or may not happen, even though the book constantly throws surprises at you (such as the pet elephant). Often times, I find myself pitying Josh for his burden, but Moore does a good job of making you be amazed by him at the same time.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Feb Blog #5: Lamb, by Christopher Moore, published 2002
Current page: 287
The pair has moved on to the next part of their journey in India, saving various children from the sacrificial hands of crazed Brahman zealots.
I'm beginning to wonder where the story is going. Sure, the book is still plenty entertaining, but it's beginning to get a bit rushed. Also, plenty bits of story are still left unanswered. Hopefully, things will be explained, as I'm sure Moore will, for he is a talented author.
The pair has moved on to the next part of their journey in India, saving various children from the sacrificial hands of crazed Brahman zealots.
I'm beginning to wonder where the story is going. Sure, the book is still plenty entertaining, but it's beginning to get a bit rushed. Also, plenty bits of story are still left unanswered. Hopefully, things will be explained, as I'm sure Moore will, for he is a talented author.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Feb Blog #4: Lamb, by Christopher Moore, published 2002
Current Page: 259
As of now, Josh and Biff have completed the second stage of their training with Gaspar, practicing and perfecting the arts of kung fu and "Jew-do."
Well, the book certainly hasn't gotten any worse. Moore continues to impress, and the book never stops making me chuckle. Catch the demon is quite funny, which makes me want to read Moore's book Practical Demon Keeping, which I believe is centered around Catch. I also would like to know what's going to happen when they return... Read on, I suppose...
As of now, Josh and Biff have completed the second stage of their training with Gaspar, practicing and perfecting the arts of kung fu and "Jew-do."
Well, the book certainly hasn't gotten any worse. Moore continues to impress, and the book never stops making me chuckle. Catch the demon is quite funny, which makes me want to read Moore's book Practical Demon Keeping, which I believe is centered around Catch. I also would like to know what's going to happen when they return... Read on, I suppose...
Monday, February 16, 2009
Feb Blog #3: Lamb, by Christopher Moore, published 2002
Current Page: 111
Currently in Lamb, a resurrected Biff is contemplating learning the language of hip-hop as he continues to write the vulgar story of Jesus's childhood. Biff and J.C. have just set out to find the Magi, who they hope can help discover Jesus's role as Messiah.
Moore's story is nothing short of incredible so far. He is somehow able to be incredibly vulgar while delicately avoiding any huge offense to Christianity, Judaism, or religion in general. Jesus is still a sinless person, it's Biff who commits the various naughty crimes scattered throughout the book. Moore manages to make you think with his various religious references, tug at your heart with a failing love story we all can relate to, and all the while, you can barely keep a straight face.
Currently in Lamb, a resurrected Biff is contemplating learning the language of hip-hop as he continues to write the vulgar story of Jesus's childhood. Biff and J.C. have just set out to find the Magi, who they hope can help discover Jesus's role as Messiah.
Moore's story is nothing short of incredible so far. He is somehow able to be incredibly vulgar while delicately avoiding any huge offense to Christianity, Judaism, or religion in general. Jesus is still a sinless person, it's Biff who commits the various naughty crimes scattered throughout the book. Moore manages to make you think with his various religious references, tug at your heart with a failing love story we all can relate to, and all the while, you can barely keep a straight face.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Feb Blog #2: The Hobbit
Having just finished the Hobbit, I'm still amazed at the world Tolkien has managed to throw together, and the storyline of the Hobbit is still one of the coolest around.
The characters seamlessly meld together in fantastic ways, and the Hobbit sets up the Lord of the Rings perfectly, even if accidently.
The characters seamlessly meld together in fantastic ways, and the Hobbit sets up the Lord of the Rings perfectly, even if accidently.
Feb Blog #1: The Hobbit
Yes, I've already read this book, but I decided to pick it up because I haven't read it in a long time and, simply put, it's great, much better than "The Lord of the Rings."
Anywho, this is a fairy tale of sorts that follows the adventures of a certain Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo is a hobbit, which is essentially a very small man. As of now, I'm on page 132, and Bilbo is currently exchanging riddles in the dark with Gollum, who is known for cranking up the creep factor.
Anywho, this is a fairy tale of sorts that follows the adventures of a certain Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo is a hobbit, which is essentially a very small man. As of now, I'm on page 132, and Bilbo is currently exchanging riddles in the dark with Gollum, who is known for cranking up the creep factor.
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