Coyote Blue
by Christopher Moore
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Book Reviews of Coyote Blue
Book Review: A Warped and Wise Willie Loman
Summary: 4 Stars
A salesman without a soul. I have to admit, for me, this book took a little time to get into. Flipping the pages, I could see there was a lot less dialogue than narrative text, which usually means b-o-r-i-n-g. And I have to admit, the book drew me in slowly. But once he had me, I was willing to take the trip to North Dakota. Suspension of Disbelief goes without saying -- it's Chris Moore -- and so there is the usual collection of shapeshifting and chicanery, none of which seemed as compelling to me as in other Christopher Moore novels. However, I'm giving this book 4 stars because I think he's a genius and should be encouraged.
I found myself a bit muddled up in the plot at some points and the Native American names didn't help for some reason. I think sometimes too much research shows up on the page. Moore researches his novels. In "Island of the Sequined Love Nun" the research didn't show up as much but added so much; in this book, in my opinion, it showed up a lot and added little.
Still, Moore rests triumphantly head and shoulders above the competition.
Book Review: Golden eyes
Summary: 4 Stars
Crow Indian, Samson Hunts Alone kills a law officer when he's 15 and to avoid the trouble, he takes of and re-invents himself as Samuel Hunter. He passes himself of as an immigrant worker and through a twist of fate becomes a successful California insurance salesman. Then things begin to go arwy when an Indian begins showing up and causing all sorts of problems for Sam. This is none other than ancient Indian god Coyote who is on his own mission which involves Sam. The standard crazy characters of Moore arise and it begins with Calliope, super hippy and her child Grubb. Troubles at home and work with Aaron Aaron and Spagnola push Sam to confusion. Hectic pacing involves trouble in Vegas with Minty Fresh, a large black security guard at Camelot casino. It's a wild ride in Christopher Moore's comedic style which pokes fun at paranormal issues and California living. Most of his novels are good and this one stands with the others in a fun entertaining read. The Coyote god-stories are hilarious and Samson must find where he truly belongs. Worth reading a few times.Book Review: Very good
Summary: 5 Stars
What happens when a Crow Indian boy, raised in mostly traditional ways, goes on the run to avoid prosecution for murder.. Maybe he might end up as an assimilated "white man," living in Santa Barbara, a phenomenal success at being a highend insurance salesman. Everything seems perfect to him about his life -- but he has forgotten, perhaps, that being a Crow is deeper than just moving away, and that his particular spirit guide was Coyote, the trickster. In his mid-thirties, Sam is about to experience what happens when Coyote hasn't forgotten him. Great fun; pretty respectful of the Crows, I thought. I recommend this book to anyone that wants a pleasant afternoon of fantasy.