Dead Until Dark: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel by Charlaine Harris
3 out of 5 -- The downside of reading this book is that I've already seen Season 1 of Trueblood. Twice. So, the fact that the descriptions of the characters isn't all that in depth meant my imagination relied highly on the HBO series instead of the author's characterization. The book is a short read and the first within the series. I may try one more, rented from the library rather than purchased, whether I decide to write off the series.
The Fourth Hand by John Irving
5
out of 5 -- Written by the author of "the world according to garp", the book explores a lot of issues in a very humorous fashion. The protagonist is a television anchor, who sleeps with anyone woman who expresses interest, that loses his hand in a freak lion attack. His replacement hand comes from a woman who pre-ordained her still living husband's hand to this TV anchor. And the story is of the many people (hand surgeon, tv producer, children) that enter into the subject's life before and after the hand loss. If you like quirky stories, that are like The Wonder Years with a darker/funnier twist, then this would be a great read for you.
Another Whole Nother Story by Cuthbert Soup
5 out of 5 -- A children's story about a father (Mr. Cheeseman) and his 3 relatively odor-free children, who are traveling through time to eliminate a curse and save their mother. It's a humorous, tongue-in-cheek work that is fun for young children, as well as those with a young spirit.
Lamb by Christopher Moore
4
out of 5 -- The book is about Jesus Christ missing years. It's a
humorous tale, that my more religious friends might take pause with my
reading. But as the author stated, "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." I, fortunately, feel comfortable in my faith and like the idea of my God having had a sense of humor while here on Earth.
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