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Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal |
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| | Makes You Think  |
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Mr. Moore is a genius, and this book proves it. You have to applaud him for being so bold. It doesn't hurt that the book is funnier than it has the right to be.
If you need a light laugh with a touching ending, buy this worthy novel.
If only the Bible was this easy to get through!
Please don't strike me down Joshua.
Wolfe |
| | No Joshing - It's A Riot! |
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We all know of Peter, Paul & Mary. But do you know of Josh, Biff & Maggie? First, we aren't talking about singing; although I wouldn't have been surprised to have seen some "Louie, Louie" lyrics.
My wife doesn't have to take the time to read this since I was constantly interrupting her by reading passages from this to her. I hate it when someone does that to me, but I really couldn't stop myself.
I kept thinking of the books by Jack Douglas (Never Trust a Naked Bus Driver; My Brother Was an Only Child; ...). If you have never read his stuff, you have missed some humor classics.
If you enjoy laughing, read this book. If you don't - what's wrong with you?????
For any who feel uncomfortable about reading a book that tells a less than reverent story let me quote from Moore's Afterword: "This story is not and never was meant to challenge anyone's faith; however, if one's faith can be shaken by stories in a humorous novel, one may have a bit more praying to do." AMEN!
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| | Interesting Idea , Poorly Executed  |
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The basic concept of Lamb is almost genius. Moore's somewhat irreverant take on the story of Jesus adds a human-ness to the characters that has probably never been imagined by most people. Moore is generally successful at keeping the story close to the historical version, so that the story remains believable and doesn't become too ridiculous.
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Instead of using real humor for his book, Moore seems to be totally preoccupied with sexual-perversion-type jokes. Having just finished the book, I'd estimate that about 80% of the attempts at humor are of the lame "Porky's" variety. After all the research that Moore did for the book, that was the best he could do?
If you simply cut out all of the unnecessary and pathetic sex jokes, the remaining book would probably be pithy and witty. Maybe someday Moore will come out with an edited version. |
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Laugh out loud funny at parts and thought provoking at others. I'd recommend this to all! I didn't want the book to end. |
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Joe P. review of Lamb by Christopher Moore, March 16, 2008.
Jesus' birth and death have been well chronicled, but have you ever wondered what happened to him between the ages of thirteen and thirty. Lamb tells you what happened during this time period in a hilarious way from the view point of the Messiahs' best friend, Biff. At the ages of thirteen Jesus, or Josh as the book refers to him, and Biff set out on a quest to find the three Magi that brought Josh gifts when he was born. Josh hopes these three men can teach him how to be the Messiah. To reach these men Josh and Biff must travel on a hilarious journey across all of Asia and back to Jerusalem. Once back Josh must gather his followers and try to, through example, bring the kingdom to the Middle East. The story ends the same way as the bible does though, with Joshua sacrificing himself for his faith and then being resurrected. This was one of the best and funniest books I have ever read. I would give this book a rating of the highest possible and recommend it to every one. |
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