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Christopher Moore
Bloodsucking Fiends
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Part of "A Love Story" series
"Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story" by Christopher Moore is a hilarious and irreverent take on the vampire genre. The novel, first published in 1995, introduces us to Jody, a young woman who is turned into a vampire after a strange encounter in a San Francisco convenience store. Along with her newfound supernatural abilities, Jody also inherits a thirst for human blood, which she struggles to satiate without revealing her true nature. Enter Tommy, a night janitor at the same convenience store, who stumbles upon Jody's secret and offers to be her "day guy," helping her navigate the complexities of being a modern-day vampire. Together, they form an unlikely friendship that blossoms into something more as they fight off rival vampires, deal with nosy neighbors, and try to maintain some semblance of a normal life. Moore's writing is sharp and witty, with a unique blend of humor and horror that keeps readers engaged from beginning to end. The characters are well-developed and endearing, and the author's depiction of San Francisco is both affectionate and unflinching. At its core, "Bloodsucking Fiends" is a love story about two misfits who find each other in the most unexpected of circumstances. But it's also a clever satire of contemporary culture, exploring themes of identity, consumerism, and the human condition. Overall, "Bloodsucking Fiends" is a delightful and entertaining read that offers a fresh perspective on the vampire mythos. Fans of Moore's work will not be disappointed, and newcomers to his writing will find themselves drawn into his unique and captivating world...
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