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A Dirty Job

By: Christopher Moore
Narrated by: Fisher Stevens
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Charlie Asher is a pretty normal guy. A little hapless, somewhat neurotic, sort of a hypochondriac. He's what's known as a Beta Male: the kind of fellow who makes his way through life by being careful and constant, you know, the one who's always there to pick up the pieces when the girl gets dumped by the bigger/taller/stronger Alpha Male.

But Charlie's been lucky. He owns a building in the heart of San Francisco, and runs a secondhand store with the help of a couple of loyal, if marginally insane, employees. He's married to a bright and pretty woman who actually loves him for his normalcy. And she, Rachel, is about to have their first child.

Yes, Charlie's doing okay for a Beta. That is, until the day his daughter, Sophie, is born. Just as Charlie, exhausted from the birth, turns to go home, he sees a strange man in mint-green golf wear at Rachel's hospital bedside, a man who claims that no one should be able to see him. But see him Charlie does, and from here on out, things get really weird.

People start dropping dead around him, giant ravens perch on his building, and it seems that everywhere he goes, a dark presence whispers to him from under the streets. Strange names start appearing on his nightstand notepad, and before he knows it, those people end up dead, too. Yup, it seems that Charlie Asher has been recruited for a new job, an unpleasant but utterly necessary one: Death. It's a dirty job. But hey, somebody's gotta do it.

©2006 Christopher Moore (P)2006 HarperCollinsPublishers

Critic reviews

  • 2006 Quill Award Nominee

"Moore's enthusiasm and skill make it convincing, and his affection for the cast of weirdos gives the book an unexpected poignancy." (Publishers Weekly)

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Awesome

I have read this book twice already but really wanted to hear it narrated. Fisher Stevens does a wonderful job!

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extremely funny

this book made me laugh out loud a number of times. I think it was a great read and I was thoroughly entertained.

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Engaging!

I really hated to see this book end. Although the premise seemed absurd to me at first, the narrator and the author made it all totally believable. I loved the characters, the dialogue, and the settings. I was engrossed from beginning to end and look forward to more Audible entries from this author.

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Dark, funny, with plenty of heart

Very relatable lead, memorable characters, some witty writing and an outstanding performance make for an immensely listenable (if too short) audiobook.

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Incredible!

Though the story isn't entirely new, bits and pieces have been used before, the presentation was definitely unique. The depth and detail added so much fun. Fisher Stevens, though he started out at a frantic pace, found his rhythm, and I couldn't imagine anyone else reading this story. I will read more by this author.

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One of my Favs!

The first book i've ever read that made me laugh out loud. Had to get the audio. just as funny and just as entertaining.

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as good as everyone said

This was a great read/listen...I found myself forsaking podcasts b/c I couldn't stop listening to it. This may replace "King Dork" as my new favorite book...had great humor and some geek/sci-fi appeal. I hope his other books are as good...

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Good pick

Can’t go wrong with this one whether using a credit or buying its a good pick. It’s funny, interesting and the characters are likeable. Well done Mr Moore.

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Christopher Moore does it again!! by far one of the best out there today. always good for a laugh

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the hell hounds

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If you could take any character from A Dirty Job out to dinner, who would it be and why?

the baby of course and have her point and say.......

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great book great narrator!!!

fantastic story and the narrator is spectacular. it was riveting and outstanding. I can't wait to listen to the next in this series.

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