Lamb by Christopher Moore Review

Lamb by Christopher Moore ☑️ Recommended Book

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Not only does this novel have many laugh out loud moments but it also has a very touching plot which, I have to admit, comes as a bit of a surprise! This is one of my favorite books of Moore’s. It is presented as the missing gospel of one of Christ’s childhood friends named Biff. Although it might seem like it would be offensive, I really don’t think that it bastardizes the religious story in any way.  It is sensitive and thoughtful, while at the same time, not becoming boring read. Moore’s language is consistent with his other novels, just maybe not as crude.   Biff tags along with Jesus on his journey to find himself and experiences all of the coming of age events that Jesus is not at liberty to enjoy himself. Moore thus allows Christ to enjoy the vices of the world vicariously through his best friend. There is also a bit of a love triangle, but not in a gross way and in the end everything works out for Biff. Jesus, unfortunately still dies but I found that Moore put a very touching spin on it; he gave Jesus realistic characteristics that make him seem more human then how the Bible portrays him to be. Even knowing how it was going to end, I found myself really hoping that Moore had changed Jesus’ fate, cursing Judas (actually feeling quite angry with that bastard) and cheering Biff…and that’s more emotion then I have ever felt toward my baptized religion and the many, many stories related to it that I have had to endure reading, so I’d say Moore did a pretty effective job at character development.

I loaned my copy to a friend of mine and I really don’t think I’m ever going to get it back but that’s okay because I’ve been eyeing the newer version that is bound to look like a real bible with fake leather covers and gold filigree edging. It’s pretty clever marketing if you ask me. I recommend this book to everyone I have book conversations with. Although I think it would definitely help to know a little bit about Jesus and the Catholic faith, I really think you can enjoy this book with total ignorance to the religion as well.

ISBN-10 ‎ 0380813815

ISBN-13  978-0380813810

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks

Lamb Release Date: May 25, 2004

444 pages

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