Helpful Score: 19
I couldn't even finish this book. The basis of some really great humor is there, but the immaturity of all the characters is such a letdown to what should have been an immensely funny premise.
When I read the description of this book, I really thought I was in for a treat, something out of my usual genre that would be really entertaining. What I got was a totally immature book in which the few moments of comical brilliance were simply lost by the half of the humor that stems from the basis that the two main vampires have the brains of a single rotten banana shared between the two of them. And don't get me started on the supporting characters, which have the same amount of brains shared among the eight of them. That combined with the nonstop sexual content is a real letdown. (Mind you, I'm no prude when it comes to sexual content, but do I really want to read about these morons and how they quite literally act like animals in bed? I didn't.) This would probably be a hilarious movie, but reading it was like fingernails on a blackboard.
No stars from me on this one. What a disappointment.
When I read the description of this book, I really thought I was in for a treat, something out of my usual genre that would be really entertaining. What I got was a totally immature book in which the few moments of comical brilliance were simply lost by the half of the humor that stems from the basis that the two main vampires have the brains of a single rotten banana shared between the two of them. And don't get me started on the supporting characters, which have the same amount of brains shared among the eight of them. That combined with the nonstop sexual content is a real letdown. (Mind you, I'm no prude when it comes to sexual content, but do I really want to read about these morons and how they quite literally act like animals in bed? I didn't.) This would probably be a hilarious movie, but reading it was like fingernails on a blackboard.
No stars from me on this one. What a disappointment.
Helpful Score: 9
Sequel to Bloodsucking Fiends. I thought that it was better than the first and much funnier. A few new characters are introduced and I loved them.
Some people have complained about the maturity of the humor, but this is an absurdest comedy and not meant to be high-brow. A few of the characters are teenagers, so yes, they are immature, but still witty.
If he rights a third book in this series, I would definitely read it!
Some people have complained about the maturity of the humor, but this is an absurdest comedy and not meant to be high-brow. A few of the characters are teenagers, so yes, they are immature, but still witty.
If he rights a third book in this series, I would definitely read it!
Helpful Score: 6
Having read and loved Bloodsucking Fiends, which introduces the vampire Jody and her boyfriend/minion Tommy Flood, I was delighted to get my hands on You Suck, the long overdue sequel. Picking up where Fiends left off, You Suck chronicles the further exploits of these two hapless immortals.
Now that Tommy is also a vampire, they face a whole new set of problems, not the least of which is finding a food source other than a giant shaved cat in a red sweater. Tommy's former vampire-hunting buddies are now under the influence of a blue hooker from Vegas who has taken all their money and wheedled them into stalking their old pal. The ancient vampire who Tommy and Jody defeated earlier is back on the prowl and has gotten into a sidewalk war with a street performer. Their new minion, goth girl Abby Normal, is convinced that "the vampire Lord Flood" is her dark master and that Jody is an 800 year old Celtic countess.
You Suck was as much fun as Bloodsucking Fiends, and included the addition of several hilarious new characters, especially Abby Normal and Chet the giant shaved cat. But the ending is more bittersweet than in the first, and leaves Tommy and Jody questioning what effect being a vampire has on being in love. The ending sombered the overall high spirits of the book, but it was still at least 98% as much fun as the first.
Now that Tommy is also a vampire, they face a whole new set of problems, not the least of which is finding a food source other than a giant shaved cat in a red sweater. Tommy's former vampire-hunting buddies are now under the influence of a blue hooker from Vegas who has taken all their money and wheedled them into stalking their old pal. The ancient vampire who Tommy and Jody defeated earlier is back on the prowl and has gotten into a sidewalk war with a street performer. Their new minion, goth girl Abby Normal, is convinced that "the vampire Lord Flood" is her dark master and that Jody is an 800 year old Celtic countess.
You Suck was as much fun as Bloodsucking Fiends, and included the addition of several hilarious new characters, especially Abby Normal and Chet the giant shaved cat. But the ending is more bittersweet than in the first, and leaves Tommy and Jody questioning what effect being a vampire has on being in love. The ending sombered the overall high spirits of the book, but it was still at least 98% as much fun as the first.
Helpful Score: 4
Such a great, funny vampire story. Also read Bloodsucking Fiends which was the prequel to this book, even though you can read this totally stand alone. 5 stars*****
Helpful Score: 3
Quirky and funny quick read. I enjoyed the book very much but I think it appeals to people who enjoy black humor and dark wit. If you are someone who considers themselves a "Goth girl" (as I do, although I'm most defintely now a woman), you will get a real kick out of a few of the characters portrayed in the book. It's a fabulous parody of goth culture. I'm looking forward to reading more Moore (pun intended).
