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Loading... Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings (Today Show Book Club #25)by Christopher Moore
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. It's wonderful when an author does a lot of research – including speaking to experts - on the subject he's writing about. The people and the story ring very true in this book. Well, until it gets a bit absurd, but that's when the fun begins! As it says in notes at the back of the book, Christopher Moore spent a lot of time with whale researchers while planning this book, and out at sea with the whales which he writes about. The story does go into the realm of fantasy, but it does seem to be entirely possible that it's not just fantasy... a mark of a great story. (  ) Calypso42 | Dec 25, 2009 |  A good book. Not my favorite Christopher Moore book, but I thought it was pretty funny. I thought the story was resolved to easily, but it was a satisfying ending. I thought the environmental aspect of this book was interesting. A unique way to get across the issues marine life is facing, without beating you over the head with it. I am looking forward to reading the rest of Mr. Moore's books. (  ) irunsjh | Nov 16, 2009 | I really wasn't sure of this book until at least half way through. I am a huge Christopher Moore fan, but it took me awhile to come around. I did end up enjoying it thoroughly. ( ) sarahjanesandra | Oct 21, 2009 | Not as good as Lamb, but better than The Stupidest Angel. Overall, a quick, quirky, fun read. (  ) ascgrrl | Oct 19, 2009 | A good mixture of humor, plotting, whales, biologists and a little adventure. I both read the book and listened to the audiobook., which I highly advise at times. I especially like it if the voices are need a little help in finding a purchase in my imagination. A good read that left me with gut wrenching laughter. (  ) wvlibrarydude | Oct 5, 2009 |  no reviews | add a review
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Joshua (a.k.a. Jesus) knows he is unique and quite alone in his calling, but what exactly does his Father want of him? Taking liberties with ancient history, Moore works up an adventure tale as Biff and Joshua seek out the three wise men so that Joshua can better understand what he is supposed to do as Messiah. Biff, a capable sinner, tags along and gives Joshua ample opportunities to know the failings and weaknesses of being truly human. With a wit similar to Douglas Adams, Moore pulls no punches: a young Biff has the hots for Joshua's mom, Mary, which doesn't amuse Josh much: "Don't let anyone ever tell you that the Prince of Peace never struck anyone." And the origin of the Easter Bunny is explained as a drunken Jesus gushes his affection for bunnies, declaring, "Henceforth and from now on, I decree that whenever something bad happens to me, there shall be bunnies around."
One small problem with the narrative is that Biff and Joshua often do not have distinct voices. A larger difficulty is that as the tone becomes more somber with Joshua's life drawing to its inevitable close, the one-liners, though not as numerous, seem forced. True to form, Lamb keeps the story of Joshua light, even after its darkest moments. --Michael Ferch
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