A Dirty Job
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- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
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- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release Date:03-15-06
- Publisher: HarperAudio
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Audible Editor Reviews
Why we think it's Essential: Death never sounded so good. This one probably tops the list of unexpected pleasures here at Audible. Fisher Stevens gives a rousing narration, perfectly delivering Christopher Moore's often off-color jokes in a lovely "dead"pan. A Dirty Job has won fans for both author and narrator, and it will keep winning them for years to come. —Chris DohenyPublisher's Summary
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
What the Critics Say
- 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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"Different"
I love the narrator! Don't know how to describe the book - at times I felt like I was getting a glimpse of what it would be like to be "crazy", and other times I felt like I was reading a sci-fi book. It has sarcastic humor which I found funny. It does have swearing if that bothers you. If you like sci- fi then I'd recommend this book.
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"A complete surprise"
Not certain what I was expecting, but this was completely different. Not sure I would have continued reading it in book form, but as an audiobook it came to life with the vocalizations of each character. I was constantly being surprised and often broke into sustained laughter as the hero worked through each trial.
Great Fun!!
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"perfect commute material"
I loved this book, it's silly and outlandish which is exactly what I need on my daily commute or at the gym.
Also the narrator Fisher Stevens does a great job of doing the voices - It really helped me visualizing the crazy Goth shop assistant and stoned ex-cop characters0 of 0 people found this review helpful -
"didn't care for the narrator"
He was a little to chic windy or something for my taste. The book itself was ok, the facts introduced early on don't hold up later in the book. So, its a bit inconsistent. Get past that and you have a decent listen ahead.
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"Fun and Funny"
Great characters and laugh out loud funny. And sweet, too! Not the most perfectly written, but very well read. Enjoyed it thoroughly
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"Very very funny"
I just loved this book. It made me laugh from beginning to end, and the plot is nothing if not original! Somehow I found all the supernatural goings ons more credible because the book is set in San Francisco, and picks up on the zaniness and tendency towards eccentrics and strong characters in that city. One flaw I do want to point out is the racism -- per this book Chinese Americans don't just eat pet dogs but any pet they can find. Aside from that, enjoy . . . I'm sorry this book ended.
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"Fresh and Funny"
This book was laugh out loud funny at times. The author's tone is something like Nick Hornby's, salted with a bit of Chris Rock. The plot line is more of a fantasy than either of those two write, but that is a vehicle for some good comedy. As with Rock and Hornby, the humor may strike guys more than women, and it is not for young kids.
The narrator does a fantastic job catching different accents and delivering the punch lines.1 of 2 people found this review helpful -
"bravo!"
Loved Lamb. Applaud even louder for A Dirty Job. Found the character development outstanding. Very witty, with great plot twists. Understand Christopher Columbus of 1492 Productions (directed a couple of Harry Potter Movies) has the movie rights. Can't wait to see the movie if/when it comes out.
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"Fast moving adventure"
Imaginative story, great speaker but lots of swear words if you might be offended.
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
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