About this title: The wildly inventive "New York Times"-bestselling author of "You Suck!" is back, in this modern take on "King Lear." It's 1288, and the king's fool, Pocket, and his dimwit apprentice, Drool, set out to clean up the mess Lear has made of his kingdom, his family, and his fortune.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: First Edition, First
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow
Date Published: 2/10/2009
ISBN-13:9780060590314ISBN:0060590319
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Edition: Lrg
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperLuxe
Date Published: 2/24/2009
ISBN-13:9780061719875ISBN:0061719870
Description: New. 0061719870 Brand New Book With Remainder Mark. May Have Slight Shelf Wear. In-Stock Now For Immediate Secure Packaging & Delivery wear on DJ. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Co
Date Published: 2009-02-10
ISBN-13:9780060590314ISBN:0060590319
Description: NEW. Hardcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780060590314. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Harperluxe
Date Published: 2009-03-01
ISBN-13:9780061719875ISBN:0061719870
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperLuxe
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780061719875ISBN:0061719870
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Binding: Spoken Word Compact Disc
Publisher: Harperaudio
Date Published: 2009-02-10
ISBN-13:9780061712593ISBN:0061712590
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Binding: Audio CD
Publisher: HarperAudio
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780061712593ISBN:0061712590
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Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Company, New York, New York, U.S.A. :
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780060590314ISBN:0060590319
Description: New in new dust jacket. Signed by author. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 311 p. Audience: General/trade. Hardback, 1st edition, Fine in a Fine, mylar protected DJ; an unread (new) book. Signed by author on title page. 8vo., 311 pages., read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow
Date Published: 2009-02-01
ISBN-13:9780060590314ISBN:0060590319
Description: Like New. Hardcover w/dj, straight tight binding, clean pages, slight edge wear to dj, FIRST EDITION FULLY NUMBERED, fast shipping. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Co, New York
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780060590314ISBN:0060590319
Description: Very Fine in Very Fine jacket. Signed by Author A 311 page humorous retelling of King Lear. SIGNED and dated by the author on the title page. First edition, first printing. Received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. New and unread. Dust jacket is enclosed in a clear mylar cover. Book will be carefully packed and shipped in a box. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow & Co, New York
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780060590314ISBN:0060590319
Description: As New in As New jacket. Signed by Author SIGNED by the AUTHOR on the Title page. Author's Signature only. A First edition, First printing, with the corresponding number line. Book is in Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges are clean. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. All-Ways well boxed-no padded envelopes. read more
"Christopher Moore is one of the funniest, most vulgar, word wizards around. This book is in a very different setting from all of his other books and he fits right in. It is hard to stop reading."
"Pretty funny (certainly not as funny as Lamb, but it had good moments). So, loosely summarized, this is Moore's version of King Lear, told in the genre of crude British comedy (is that redundant?) and from the point of view of the fool. One of my favorite moments that encapsulates what you have to look forward to:
"The sound of boots on stone echoed in the dungeon and I looked up to see the bastard Edmund walk into the torchlight. He kicked one of the unconscious guards and looked at them like he'd just discovered monkey come in his Weetabix."
At this point in the narrative, there's a footnote after the word Weetabix and at the bottom of the page you'll find the explanation:
"Weetabix - a British cereal biscuit whose taste and texture are generally thought to be improved by the addition of monkey come."
"Moore, Christopher. FOOL. (2009). **. Moore is a witty, skillful writer - usually. But this time, he gets too cute. "Fool," is a reworking of the King Lear legend as told through the persona of the king's fool, Pocket. Pocket is a short guy, who, as an orphan, was raised by the nuns at a convent. It seems he picked up all his skills at sex and intrigues there, as well as any incidental biblical knowledge. He is taken on as Lear's fool, along with an assistant fool, Drool. He is loyal to the king, and especially to Lear's youngest daughter, Cordelia, who is sweet and loyal to her father. Goneril, the eldest, is sadistic, leaning heavily to S&M. Regan, the middle daughter, is also kinky in her own way. It is when Lear decides to split up his kingdom before he dies that the trouble begins. He asks his daughters how much they love him, and Goneril and Regan give it their all. Sweet Cordelia, who, though she probably loves him the most, can't compete with their blown-up professions of love, and is cut off without anything. Naturally, Pocket wants to get her her share. Then starts intrigue after intrigue, with ghosts and witches and ravens running about through the plot. Enough is enough. Moore tries to drag the whole thing on for much too long and fails to keep the reader's interest or attention after the halfway mark. At that point, I didn't care how he managed to end the story. I knew it would be preposterous and, probably, downright silly. Moore has written some great satires, but this isn't one of them. Check out his earlier books instead."
"This book begins with a warning that it is a bawdy tale, and the author isn't kidding1 If you have read anything else by Christopher Moore you probably know what to expect when it comes to "colorful language" and graphic descriptions (this book is not for kids). But if you can get through the gross out laughter moments this is a fun book. This is Moore's "retelling" of King Lear through the eyes of the court fool. If you are looking for a serious book on this subject, look somewhere else! Moore pokes fun at a number of Shakespeare's plays and one or two other great authors while his main character insults and manipulates himself in and out of trouble. The narrator for the audio does a great job, so don't be surprised if some of the Fool's favorite phrases get stuck in your head. (One of my favorites is "F**k-stockings!")"
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