“...then he looked at my T-shirt and saw Byron's picture on it and he quoted "She Walks in Beauty," which is like my favorite poem next to the one by Baudelaire about his girlfriend being nothing but worm food, except that Lily called that one first because Baudelaire is her fave poet and so she got the shirt with him on it, even though Byron is way more scrumptious and I would do him on sharp gravel if I had the chance. --from The Chronicles of Abby Normal”
This novel combines wit and irony to delve into the challenges of self-improvement, using the character's journey as a metaphor for the human condition. The story follows a protagonist who, despite his best efforts, repeatedly fails to live up to his own expectations, leading to a humorous and insightful exploration of human nature and the pursuit of self-betterment. more
Christopher Moore, born in 1957, is an American writer known for his humorous, satirical, and fantastical works. more
“The little girl on the plane Who turned her doll's head around To look at me.”
“Our favorite holding period is forever.”
“Can you believe our Ash is getting laid? Our baby is growing up. I'm so proud!”
“I suppose half the time Shakespeare just shoved down anything that came into his head.”