God's other son, Colin, who was edited out of the Bible when Jesus got artistic control, is a bit pissed off. Well wouldn't you be, with your brother stealing the lime-light like that? But now God's been murdered, and there's no way Colin's gonna let the meek inherit the Earth. He's in charge now.
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Stuff and nonsense reign supreme as Lazlo Woodbine and Barry the faithful Holy Guardian Sprout that lives inside Woodbine's head are called upon to solve "The greatest case that ever was": Who Killed God? Was it His wife, Eartha, or one of His children Jesus, Colin or Christene? Rankin (Snuff Fiction, etc.), an outrageous British humorist often compared to Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams, strikes a singular chord in this winsome tour-de-farce. Using a slippery stream-of-consciousness narrative style, Rankin parodies everything from current British and American culture to 1950s private-eye novels. Woodbine is a "lone-walking, smart-talking, pistol-packing" London PI who reluctantly teams up with his brother, Icarus Smith, and a midget named Johnny Boy to uncover a sinister plot devised by demons who aim to take over the world. In the process, the three men bust up a brainwashing operation run by the Ministry of Serendipity, converse with Jesus and engage in multiple car chases. This madcap spoof is more charming than sacrilegious, and fans of SF, mysteries and Monty Python will be heartily entertained. (Aug.) Forecast: An electric cover featuring one of Rankin's own sculptures a teacup swathed in red leather, skimpy lace and a black boa will stop readers in their tracks as they peruse the shelves.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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“This madcap spoof is more charming than sacrilegious, and fans of SF, mysteries and Monty Python will be heartily entertained.” -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
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He's still the best!,
By Flare (Casper, WY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Waiting for Godalming (Paperback)
I think this book is one of Rankin's best. Filled with the usual running gags throughout and characters which have surprising realistic personalities which are reminiscent of the next door neigbour who you intensely dislike! I especially liked the part about the silent Dynamite, can you guess what it's called? You'll have to read the book to find out! Who else but Robert Rankin could think up a storyline about God and his wife and three kids? It's fantastic and I would recommend it to experienced Rankin readers or to newcomers.
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Good laughs,
By Eliver (Milano, Italy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Waiting for Godalming (Paperback)
It was my first encounter with Rankin and I absolutely loved this book. Funny, enjoyable, genial. The "sniffing curry powder" line was hilarious!
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