Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings (Today Show Book Club #25)

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	Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings (Today Show Book Club #25) Christopher Moore HarperCollins, 2004 - 321 pages average customer review:based on 124 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

hands down my favorite.

This book is hands down my favorite of Christopher Moores books thus far. This book has a very special place in my heart beacuse it deals with my favorite and the oldest living creatures on the planet; the whales. Moores imagination is unsurpassed in this very creative novel that deals with the discovery of certain secrets from the depths of the ocean. With an all star cast of misfits and unforgettable characters, Moore has easily created one of the most imaginaitive pieces of literature I have ever encountered.

Never have I ever encountered an author with such a raw sense of humor that makes me laugh hysterically. Moores ability to describe even the most akward of situations and I am just throwing this out there, but it has to do with two whales, ten foot penises and rubber suits. I honestly cannot go to deep into the details of the story, because I would not want to ruin this book for anyone. I see the dedication in the story and the time commitment that Moore has taken in the creation of this book and his efforts and execution are mesmerizing.

I litterally could not wait to finish this book, because it is one of those books that allows me to turn off everything that exists in the world and just read the captivating story. I became on the characters in the story and was there all the way to the end. If anyone enjoys a good laugh, with an incredible plot and an important message,then you should definitely read this book.

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Fluke, Or I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings

Author Christopher Moore displays his talent for combining science fact and science fiction in this humorous adventure 'Fluke, Or I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings.' Nate Quinn, a marine biologist and seasoned researcher, accompanied by his longtime photographer Clay Demodocus, his young, beautiful new research assistant, Amy, and Kona, a newly hired wannabe Rastaman, continue Nate's research on humpback whales. As mysterious things begin to happen, the least of which is Nate being the only one to see 'Bite Me' in large letters on a whale's tale; Nate and his friends find themselves trying to uncover a mystery even larger than the original focus of their research: "Why do humpback whales sing?" Moore seamlessly weaves together fact and fiction, science and love, comedy and sobriety, and humans and whales in a story that will keep readers coming back for more.

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A whale of a tale.

Moore offers his readers an insight into the mysterious world of whales and whale song with both facts and fiction. Through an electic cast of characters, scienctists, lesbians, a pot smoking surfer and whaley boys, Moore gives you the science of marine biology and then throws in a twist. The twist is what makes Fluke so enjoyable. Moore lays down a great foundation in the beginning and then tops it with an underwater world that I believe Cousteau would have sacrificed everything to have discovered. Moore shows great creativity in a fun and quirky manner. His style reminds me a bit of Douglas Adams. The creativity and quirkiness caused me to laugh, turn the page, shed tears, and wish I was a part of the book. Thanks to Moore I will never look at whales and the ocean in the same way. I loved this book and have been reccomending it to everyone that loves a good book. Enjoy!

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Bite this!

This one starts out a little slow, but ends as one of my favourites. My other favs by Moore are 'the Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove' and 'Lamb.'
However, any of his books are deeply satisfying.

Entertaining...

I had to read this book for as part of a college class. It wasn't so much to critique the book as it was to get an idea of character development. As far as characters go, the good thing about Fluke is that the characters are somewhat like cartoon characters. Each has their own quirks and distinct personalities. So for the point of defining characters, making each one unique and well illustrated, I think Fluke does it well.
The humor is also done well in this book if you're looking for something more grown-up than humor in movies like Dumb and Dumber but not as crass as in movies like Dodgeball.
So, yeah, this book is entertaining but not something I will read again or recommend to anyone else to read. I guess, since I had to read this book for class I was just glad it wasn't a complete bore.

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