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    A Dirty Job
    A Dirty Job
    A Dirty Job
    Audiobook11 hours

    A Dirty Job

    Written by Christopher Moore

    Narrated by Fisher Stevens

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    About this audiobook

    Charlie Asher is a pretty normal guy with a normal life, married to a bright and pretty woman who actually loves him for his normalcy. They're even about to have their first child. Yes, Charlie's doing okay—until people start dropping dead around him, and everywhere he goes a dark presence whispers to him from under the streets. Charlie Asher, it seems, has been recruited for a new position: as Death.

    It's a dirty job. But, hey! Somebody's gotta do it.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateMar 28, 2006
    ISBN9780060878528
    A Dirty Job
    Author

    Christopher Moore

    Christopher Moore is the author of seventeen previous novels, including Shakespeare for Squirrels, Noir, Secondhand Souls, Sacré Bleu, Fool, and Lamb. He lives in San Francisco, California.

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    • 5/5
      I think this is a very funny and imaginative book. It has a great plot and the writer makes the characters seem real. This isn't your super serious litature. It is very lighthearted and comical and uses alot of everyday slang and pop culture. A word to prospective readers there is alot of foul language and Un-PC verbage used in this book. I really enjoyed it and I will definatly be checking out some other stories by this author. I actually have been listening to it in my car durring my commute to work and it helps to keep the drive plesant since I spend more time laughing and less worrying about any traffic I may be in!

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    • 4/5
      It was a lot of fun. It was entertaining even if I found it had too many stereotyped characters for my taste.
    • 3/5
      I finished this one on the plane to the ALA conference, and I have to say... I didn't love it. It had uproariously funny moments, and I did kind of like the characters, but far too often the humor attempts just fell flat. For instance, I got annoyed by the constant references to the Beta Male thing; they did not impart enough humor to justify the constant repetition. I wonder if I'd like something else by this author better. I'm willing to try, anyway.
    • 3/5
      This is a really funny book and I will never look at Pawn Shops the same way again. The story is unusual and is full of crude humor. If your offended by the F word - avoid. For me the strength of the book was the characters. I mean who will ever forget Minty Fresh and the adorable Sophie with her hell hounds. Even if the humor didn't always work for me, the characters were always consistent and twisted. Good fun.


    • 4/5
      The first quarter or so of the book was pretty tough to get through, but once the plot managed to progress beyond "haha, this guy doesn't know what's going on!" it got much, much better.
    • 5/5
      Love this book. The story is only something Christopher Moore could write. The narrator is great, he keeps you engaged from the first word to the last!
    • 5/5
      I loved this book from the first paragraph on. Hilarious and creative.
    • 4/5
      Book source ~ PurchasedCharlie Asher, normal guy, is about to have his life turned upside down with the birth of his first child, Sophie. Things start going sideways before he can even get his kid home from the hospital. After that, poor normal and very Beta Male, Charlie has things to deal with that no one should. And then it gets weirder.This is great read, or listen, in my case since I have the audiobook. It’s supernatural, and it’s spooky, and altogether kooky…wait. That’s not, I mean, yes it is, but, ok, it’s not the Adams Family. It’s definitely weird and humorous and creative. Very entertaining. The plot is okay. It’s probably the weakest part in my opinion. The world building is pretty good. I had no problem picturing it or keeping track of things. The characters are the best part. I love them all. I know it’s about Death, but if you’re looking for something a bit different that’s not all gloom and doom then this tale is worth your time.
    • 5/5
      Hilariously dark humor. I love all his books. I can't recommend them enough
    • 5/5
      A must read! Hilarious, scary, heartwarming and thrilling. You learn to love the characters and it had me on the edge of my seat.(which was sketchy, since I listen to audiobooks while I drive) ? Christopher Moore has yet to disappoint.
    • 1/5
      I really couldnt listen to this audio book. I think the way its presented makes it quite irritating. But maybe the actual book is okay, and i will give it ago another time.
    • 5/5
      Moore's storytelling is so masterful and captivating. The light drama and keen metaphysical humor consummate to shape an amusing, ingenious fantasy. Fisher Stevens' masterful performance compliments Moore's sharp and witty prose, making the audio book - A Dirty Job a delightful adventure.

      It is an innovative, offbeat story that was a joy to experience. I've recommended it to friends and I look forward to more of Moore's chronicles as well as well as Fisher Stevens' performances. Bravo!
    • 2/5
      Equal parts annoying and entertaining. It felt like it took FOREVER to get through it. I'm not sure what I think of this author.
    • 3/5
      Charlie is a beta-male. He's not strong or assertive, but he's got quite an imagination. This comes in handy when his wife dies shortly after the birth of his daughter and in a strange turn of events, Charlie becomes Death. Shackled with crippling grief, a new infant, and the responsibilities that come with the transfer of souls after death, it's no surprise that Charlie feels like his life is spinning out of control. With the help of his gothic employee, his ex-police friend, his lesbian sister, and his crazy neighbors, Charlie has to conquer his fears and take on the afterlife. Not to mention the specter of parenthood.
    • 5/5
      Hilariously funny and in its second half also a bit bizarre this book is first class and comparable as well as somewhat similar to some of Terry Pratchett's better works.
    • 3/5
      An oddly hopefull and very funny story about death - and what happens after that.
    • 5/5
      I loved this quirky and entertaining book! This makes me eager to read more of the author's work.
    • 5/5
      Wow! This was a fabulous book. It was just so much fun! We start with an incredibly exciting and delicious demon story complete with hellhounds and The Morrigan. Then Moore has added an element of humour that is unmatched in anything I've read before; the only thing I can think of to compare it to is Monty Python humour. Very dark, dry, non-PC and sent me into occasional giggle fits. The characters were pure joy. I really enjoyed Lily the goth girl. As I read this book I actually pictured it as a movie in my head. Maybe Joss Whedon could direct? I read this in just over a day and could not put it down. I cannot wait to read another Christopher Moore book and if it's anywhere close to as good as this one, I know I will be reading all of his books. In fact, I'm going to go buy a copy of this book (this is a library copy) so I can read it again.
    • 5/5
      Soo much fun!! Make sure to read the second book as well.
    • 3/5
      In High School I really ate up all of the Piers Anthony books I could and I particularly fell in love with "On a Pale Horse" a book about the Incarnation of Immortality--Death. A guy becomes Death. I loved it.

      Fast forward to College and I discovered this amazing HBO show "Dead Like Me" about a bunch of people who become reapers. They get the first name of the person who is going to die on a POST IT NOTE and have to claim the soul before they die.

      Fast forward to me reading this book. Kind of disappointed. The similarities to "Dead Like Me" (come on, Moore! Seriously!) and "On a Pale Horse" I had to force my way through the beginning. This is my problem with Twilight and Sookie Stackhouse. Love Sookie and Love True Blood but Twilight just isn't different enough to make me interested in it.

      The premise of "A Dirty Job" is different enough that it can exist on its own but unfortunately for me I think that I've spent far too long in the realm of Literature and had a hard time taking the book lightly. It's difficult for me to let go and just enjoy a good "fluff" book.

      That being said, I enjoyed reading it even though it was a struggle and I would highly recommend this to anyone who is not a boring book snob like myself. At the end of the day it's hilarious, a light read, and a fun one at that. :)
    • 1/5
      One too many Asian stereotype jokes from a white guy author for me. They weren’t even funny to begin with. Same old racist material always used (eating dogs, me-love-you-long-time, etc.). Also the whole beta male thing is very cringe. Find another book worth your time. Would not recommend.
    • 4/5
      A fun book marred by a sad and bizarre end. I love Christopher Moore's characters, but I don't think I fully get his sense of humor - or perhaps I am held back by my bourgeois need for a happy, everybody-rides-off-into-the-sunset-style ending. If you want to know what this book is like, think mystery/humor in the vein of Terry Pratchett or Neil Gaiman, with less social commentary than Pratchett, and less straightforwardness.
    • 5/5
      A lot of heavy topics wrapped around a very light hearted tone. Found myself laughing out loud many times throughout this book, one of the best I've read in a long time. Think I just found a new favorite author.
    • 3/5
      Humm...somehow this book wasn't as funny or as good as Lamb, Fluke, or The Stupidest Angel. Having said that, it did make me laugh. If you haven't read any Christopher Moore, think of a Terry Pratchett/Douglas Adams/Neil Gaiman sort of vibe, add loads of cussing and a very acidic tone and you've got the general idea of what to expect from these books. Christopher Moore is a marvelously guilty pleasure, despite all those high falutin' comparisons to Vonnegut or Swift that are on the back of this book. :-)
    • 4/5
      Wow, this is the first Christopher Moore novel that I've digested and it sure was a 5 course meal. It's laugh out loud funny yet it still deals with serious life issues mainly, death. Charlie Asher, pawnshop owner, lives a normal life but on the day his daughter Sophie is born, his life experiences more changes than he could have imagined. On top of becoming a new father, it appears that Charlie Asher has been recruited for a new job.....an unpleasant and unwanted one.... I'm not going to tell you more because it will ruin the experience for you. I'm glad I didn't read all the reviews prior to listening to the audiobook because too many reviewers forget to warn readers about spoilers!
      Christopher Moore has a great imagination & certainly gives readers/listeners a unique perspective on what is normally a serious topic. Some individuals may be turned off by his treatment of the subject matter but I thought it was a quirky and very different approach to dealing with serious topics including death. It was witty and the narration is very well done. Get ready to laugh & cheer for the good guys. Just enjoy listening to the novel.
    • 3/5
      all Christopher Moore's novels are fantastic, funny, laugh out loud - Dirty Job is no disappointment, but still my heart goes to Lamb and the Stupidest Angel.
    • 5/5
      Such a funny read! While crude at times, it was a delightfully funny crew of people.
    • 2/5
      It was an amusing book. But, the ending wasn't very satisfying, and a lot of the humer edged just a little bit too far into offense for comfort.
    • 3/5
      I thought this book was interesting. It had an interesting premise and did a decent job of building up the mythology and background. However it seemed as if the author got half way through writing the book and realized that he had a page limit. The book went from a slow build up of characters and suspense to throwing in new characters that are some how very important with no real explanation and the final battle was a bit of a let down. I was disappointed with the book.
    • 5/5
      Geeky, morbid and fun. Laught out loud several times. The narrator was great.