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Lamb

Christopher Moore
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58 pages • 1 hour read

Christopher Moore

Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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    Lamb by Christopher Moore receives praise for its humor, inventive storytelling, and engaging characters. Reviewers appreciate Moore’s unique take on biblical tales, blending satire with heart. Some critics find the humor irreverent and the plot occasionally inconsistent. Overall, the novel is celebrated for its creativity and wit, though it may not appeal to all sensibilities.

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    Who Should Read Lamb?

    Readers who enjoy irreverent humor and imaginative takes on familiar stories would love Christopher Moore's Lamb. Fans of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five and Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy will appreciate Moore's unique blend of satire and thought-provoking narratives.

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    Reading Age

    18+years

    Book Details

    Genre
    Historical Fiction
    Humor
    Fantasy
    Themes
    Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
    Relationships: Friendship
    Life/Time: Coming of Age
    Period
    Absurdism