Those of you who have read the Bible or have at least seen the movie Dogma may be aware that in the Bible the story of the life of Jesus goes from his birth to approximately 30 years later. In his book Lamb, Moore takes on the task of telling the story of what occurred during those years, told through Joshua’s (i.e. Jesus; see text for explanation) sarcastic and perverted sidekick, Biff.
I’m not going to waste my time or yours with warnings or apologies about the content of this book. It’s a comedic story of the life of Christ. That should tell you all you need to know in that regards. Regardless of your creed or philosophy, if this concept offends you, don’t read it. If the idea intrigues you, read on. I, for one, was not disappointed. Continue reading “Review: Lamb – Christopher Moore”