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IN A CITY OF MISFITS ...
A woman too cute to be seen as desirable.
A lonely vampire ... a struggling writer.
And no, this is NOT the story you expect.
Jody never asked to become a vampire.
But when she wakes up under an alley Dumpster with a badly burned arm, an aching neck, superhuman strength, and a distinctly Nosferatuan thirst,
she realizes the decision has been made for her.
QUOTES:
“Why write a song when no one can play the notes or understand the lyrics?”
**
She was twenty-six and pretty in a way that made men want to tuck her into flannel sheets and kiss her on the forehead before leaving the room: cute but not beautiful.
**
“Is she special?" asks the waiter." I thinks she's going to break my heart" sighs Tommy.
Jody enters the restaurant and the waiters raises an eyebrow. "The flannel is fine honey, but I haven't seen anyone that over accesorized since Batman.”
**
She could hear wisps of fog brushing against the buildings like wet velvet, and Jody said, "I've won Satan's lottery."
**
She had a lot of nerve signing her note "Love." But she did
sign it that way: "Love."
What did that mean? Did she mean it, or was
it habit?
She probably ended all of her letters with "Love."
"Dear
Insured,
We are sorry but your policy will not pay for your barium enema as it was done for recreational purposes.
Love, Jody. Claims Dept.
We are sorry but your policy will not pay for your barium enema as it was done for recreational purposes.
Love, Jody. Claims Dept.
Tommy smiled wistfully. But maybe not.
**
I will get to it. I have just finished his 'Fool'. I didn't think it is one of his best, but it still had some excellent moments.
ReplyDeleteWell I suppose it's better to get a barium enema for recreational purposes than for cosmetic purposes. I suppose. (?)
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued - as a woman who's been called cute, not beautiful, countless times.
I hope you're well, Roland.
Take care.
xoRobyn
Cute may be overused. We apply it to people, actions, and items. I know of Christopher Moore's books, but I don't read him. I already concur with much that he says.
ReplyDeleteDon't most women want to be told they are beautiful, whether they believe it or not? It sounds better than cute. Stunning would work too.
Elephant's Child:
ReplyDeleteFOOL was a good idea but failed in the execution. LAMB is his best. BLOODSUCKING FIENDS is his second best.
Robyn:
I think you will get a kick out of Jody and her unlife. :-) I am weary but getting better. Thanks for asking.
D.G.:
In Jody's life, cute was certainly overused -- at least in her mind!
I would recommend this book and LAMB. His other books are spotty in their quality.
I've found that saying, "That is an evocative look." helps me out of many a ticklish situation. :-)
Saying nothing at all would be better than flattery, methinks. Oh, and this is coming from someone who's been called 'cute'. A looooong time ago.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Roland :)
Wendy:
ReplyDeleteI always try to say something positive that is truthful -- none of us are airbrushed models in real life! Even the models! :-)