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Review of Coyote Blue
From Christopher Moore, author of Fluke, comes a quirky, irreverent novel of love, myth, metaphysics, outlaw biking, angst, and outrageous redemption.
As a boy growing up in Montana, he was Samson Hunts Alone -- until a deadly misunderstanding with the law forced him to flee the Crow reservation at age fifteen. Today he is Samuel Hunter, a successful Santa Barbara insurance salesman with a Mercedes, a condo, and a hollow, invented life. Then one day, shortly after his thirty-fifth birthday, destiny offers him the dangerous gift of love -- in the exquisite form of Calliope Kincaid -- and a curse in the unheralded appearance of an ancient Indian god by the name of Coyote. Coyote, the trickster, has arrived to transform tranquillity into chaos, to reawaken the mystical storyteller within Sam ... and to seriously screw up his existence in the process.
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- This is an accelerating comedy with shadows setting off the wry, polished humor. Trickster deities thrive on contrariety, which is why one finds them bringing life into dead landscapes and disorder into order. A Santa Barbara insurance salesman's too-tidily-contained lifestyle, far from the Crow reservation he grew up on, is an irresistible target for Coyote, who wants to make sure his chosen people don't forget him. Coyote descends on Sam Hunter like one of Job's plagues, albeit a charmingly disingenuous one. "Why me? Why not someone who believes?" asks Sam, suffering from god-induced chaos. "This is more fun," says Coyote. He's right.
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- Posted on 2008-04-28
Another winner for Moore
Moore is a writer with an easy. fun style that just pulls you in for an enjoyable ride. This is the fourth book of his that I've read and hardily recommend him to any one looking for a fast, fun, easy read. In this one Sam Hunter's past catches up with him when his spirit helper, Coyote, appears to help him and turns his life upside down. There are characters who have appeared in his other books in this story but it's not necessary to have read the others to enjoy this book. Try him I think you'll like him!
Score: 5
- Posted on 2008-02-25
Golden eyes
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.
Score: 4
- Posted on 2008-02-10
A Warped and Wise Willie Loman
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.
Score: 4 - Posted on 2008-01-27
Native Farce
Fans of Christopher Moore know that it is best to expect the outrageous when reading one of his novels. "Coyote Blue" follows that standard. While this may not be my favorite selection from his novels, it certainly hits the mark.
Sam Hunter, or Samson Hunts Alone, was forced to leave the reservation after believing that he accidently killed somebody. Journeying through a wide spectrum of stereotypes, Sam lands comfortably in his career as an insurance salesman. But the day Calliope Kincaid catches his eye, something mysterious begins rearranging Sam's world. Coyote, a mythical trickster and storyteller, enters the life of Sam as predicted. Initially, he seems to be causing more chaos than helping Sam. But as the wild tale evolves, that begins to change. Between a monsterous bodyguard with a name better suited for oral hygiene, a mischievous shape-shifter, and plenty of chemical dependency, there are plenty of laughs in these 300 pages.
Moore's wit creates some moments that will have readers holding their stomachs with side splitting laughter as times. Few writers are as skilled at turning a humorous string of words as Moore. I only wish there were more writers like Moore available in today's marketplace.
Score: 5 - Posted on 2007-11-17
Another great read from Christopher Moore
I love adult comedy/fantasies. Moore is phenomenal at bringing the unreal to life and making you laugh about it. I have yet to read one of his books that I don't like.
This book has magic, a bike gang, millionaires, murder, Vegas, sweat lodges, and more. I laughed out loud and yet felt a deep kinship with Samson Hunts Alone, because I've known a few tricksters in my own time.
Coyote Blue is a great story about redemption, destiny, spirituality and of course, the hilarity of this life. Moore uses some out-there tactics and characters in his writing, which I find interesting and funny, and yet his themes are timeless and hopeful, which I find reassuring and comforting.
Score: 5