Lamb was the original Christopher Moore novel recommended to me. I had never heard of the author before. In back order at the library, I was finally able to get my hands on the book after reading four other Moore novels in July. It was worth the wait, although started off a little slow and obnoxious. Levi, aka Biff, is Joshua's best friend (Joshua is the english version of "Yeshua", not Jesus) and narrator. After a hundred pages or so, I was into Biff's humor and hooked.
The story of Jesus during the 30 years he is missing from the bible?
They learn kung fu and yoga? Zen Buddhism and Hinduism? His best friend must, enthusiastically encounter sin and lots of loving because Joshua is not allowed to "know women"? This confirmed Catholic turned Aethiest says "yes please".
Like all Moore books, Lamb is funny, sophmoric, imaginative and ends on an up beat. It is a great story that will have you laughing, turning pages and, most importantly, reading. I learned from Harry Potter not to dismiss any books that get people reading. If you like to read fun stories, you'll finish this book in 5 days.
I've heard Moore compared to Tom Robbins, but that is only superficially accurate. Moore is as inventive and imaginative, I think, but is akin to "Robbins Lite". I might dig into Still Life with Woodpecker, my favorite Robbins book, to think about this one.
Update: After spending some time with Still Life, I don't see the similarities between Robins and Moore.
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