Humor

Book Review: Good Omens

Author
Gaiman, Neil and Pratchett, Terry
Rating
5 stars = Bohemian Rhapsody Awesome!
Review

Unexpectedly charming and funny with just a dose of mind bending. The story leads up to the end of the world, starting with the birth of the Antichrist. An angel and a demon who have resided on Earth since the beginning of time aren't quite ready for everything to end. With many quirky characters, a plot that twists and turns and in the end, connects very well, it's definitely worth a read. The wisdom that comes from the 11 year old Adam Young (aka The Antichrist, the Adversary, Destroyer of Kings, Angel of the Bottomless Pit, Great Beast that is called Dragon, Prince of This World, Father of Lies, Spawn of Satan and Lord of Darkness) is my favorite part of the entire book.

Reviewer's Name
Cassie
Genres

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

Author
Moore, Christopher
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

Great book! Very funny to listen to on eAudio. This book is about Joshua, or Christ, from the point of view of his best friend Levi, who is called Biff. Moore did his homework and it's a fun tongue-in-cheek version of the story of Jesus Christ. My only critique is the parts that take place in modern times with Biff and the angel aren't as interesting as the parts that take place during Joshua's life. Still, it's a very funny and clever book.

Reviewer's Name
vfranklyn
Genres

Book Review: Hoot

Author
Hiaasen, Carl
Rating
3 stars = Pretty Good
Review

I LOVE Carl Hiaasen but I was a little disappointed in this book. Maybe it was because it was aimed at a younger crowd. It was good, but I've come to expect greatness from Hiaasen. I read this book to see if it was something my 12 year old nephew would like. I'm going to read Chomp next. Hopefully it'll reach the impossibly high standard set by the master of Florida humor.

Reviewer's Name
vfranklyn

Book Review: I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats

Author
Marciuliano, Francesco
Rating
4 stars = Really Good
Review

A short sweet book full of humorous poems if they were written by cats! You forgot one option mentioned above for reading audience: cats! Great pictures and perspective on the part of the author.

Reviewer's Name
Susi

Book Review: Junie B. Jones Series

Author
Park, Barbara
Rating
1 star = Yuck!
Review

The books about this kindergartner and then first grader may be funny, but they do not help any child learn or improve in reading. Junie B. Jones is disrespectful and says things that her parents don't like. I read these when I was about six or so and will never forget them. I colored the "bad words"
(stupid, dumb, hate, etc.) over in black!

Reviewer's Name
Emma S.