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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Reviews & Readership

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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.

Recommended

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
Topics
Religion / Spirituality
History: World