Journal Entry 1 by AnOceanSpirit from Porter, Texas USA on Saturday, June 12, 2004

I bought this one because: 1. I've heard great things about Christopher Moore (like "he's great!" or "he's hilarious") 2. I love vamp. fiction 3. I love books with a sense of humor
I thought this book was going to be right up my alley and I dove into it a day after I got it home.

It started off with a bang! I laughed, I sympathized, I liked the main characters. But as I read further, the story just didn't go anywhere. It was like the author was just killing time, the plot stagnated, the characters were never fully developed, remaining 1 dimensional and getting to be a little annoying. I gave up at page 145. It's a shame.  

Journal Entry 2 by AnOceanSpirit at Controlled Release--Fellow Bookcrosser in Houston, Texas USA on Monday, August 30, 2004

Released 7 yrs ago (8/30/2004 UTC) at Controlled Release--Fellow Bookcrosser in Houston, Texas USA

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On the way to FireGirl. Hope you enjoy it! 

Journal Entry 3 by Firegirl from Annandale, Virginia USA on Friday, September 17, 2004

Journal Entry 4 by Kyrissaean from Littleton, New Hampshire USA on Saturday, October 23, 2004

The Fiends arrived today! Looks like a really fun read--and a quick one, too. I can't wait to jump in! 

Journal Entry 5 by Kyrissaean from Littleton, New Hampshire USA on Sunday, November 07, 2004

This was my first Christopher Moore book, and while I enjoyed it and am really happy I joined this bookring, I'm also glad to hear that it's not generally considered his best story. It started off pretty well, and it's full of quirky amusing stuff. It was quirky/funny up until about 2/3 of the way through, and then things started to get kinda quirky/just-a-little-bit-off. Right about then the story started to get a little bit unfocused too. The bad guy seemed like more of a plot device than a character, and I think the story might have been better if he'd been more developed.

Hmmm...reading all that, I may be complaining too much and giving everyone the wrong impression! Because overall, I really did like the book! I will keep my eyes open for more of Christopher Moore's stories--if this was one of his lesser efforts, his best ones must be great! Thanks for hosting this ring, Firegirl!

I'm PMing CheriePie so I can send this off to her next. 

Journal Entry 6 by Kyrissaean from Littleton, New Hampshire USA on Monday, November 08, 2004

I've let loose The Fiends! Brace yourself, CheriePie! They're heading your way! 

Journal Entry 7 by CheriePie from Campbell, California USA on Friday, November 12, 2004

The Fiends arrived today. Thanks Kyrissaean! I'll be reading this next after my current read, Industrial Magic. 

Journal Entry 8 by CheriePie from Campbell, California USA on Thursday, November 25, 2004

I liked this book. This is the second book by Moore I've read, the other being Practical Demonkeeping, but I'm on bookrings for some of his other titles as well. Overall, I thought this was a pretty good read. Besides the reviews here, I'd read a few other reviews on another copy of this book going around and I couldn't understand how some people really disliked it as much as they did. It may not have been as good as Practical Demonkeeping, but I certainly feel it's worth at least the 7 I'm giving it. I probably would've went for an 8 if the character of the male vampire Ben was fleshed out a bit. I found him to be a very intriguing and interesting character and was disappointed to not be able to get into his head more.

I've sent a PM to Jengif, who says on her profile page that she's away for the Thanksgiving holiday, to request her address so I'll get this in the mail to her as soon as she gets back to me with that. 

Journal Entry 9 by CheriePie from Campbell, California USA on Monday, November 29, 2004

Sent to Jengif on on 29-Nov-2004 via Media Mail. Delivery Confirmation Number: 02010521297401060398 

Journal Entry 10 by Jengif from New Bern, North Carolina USA on Friday, December 03, 2004

Bloodsucking Fiends arrived safely in Virginia! 

Journal Entry 11 by Jengif from New Bern, North Carolina USA on Saturday, December 11, 2004

I enjoyed Bloodsucking Fiends. It was a fun read and Christopher Moore reminds me a bit of Tom Robbins. Both have a rather quirky style of writing. I got a real kick out of Tommy’s and the Animals’ antics in the Safeway. I wonder if the turkey we had at Thanksgiving was previously in a bowling tournament?

I mailed this to luv2sewtjr in Pennsylvania this morning. 

Journal Entry 12 by luv2sewtjr from Greencastle, Pennsylvania USA on Friday, December 17, 2004

I just got this in the mail. It looks like a fun read, especially since I just finished a heavier book. I hope to have this book read and mailed by the new year.

Thanks for adding me to this ring! 

Journal Entry 13 by luv2sewtjr from Greencastle, Pennsylvania USA on Sunday, December 26, 2004

This was my third Christopher Moore book, and my least favorite thusfar.

I didn't really care about any of the characters; they were actually a little too stereotypical for me. I kept reading the book because I wanted to know how it ended, but it didn't really engage me that much. It was amusing, but not as funny as Lamb or The Stupidest Angel.

I'll still keep reading his books. This just wasn't his best.

I'll be mailing this out very soon. 

Journal Entry 14 by tchouli from Snellville, Georgia USA on Sunday, January 09, 2005

arrived saturday while i was out of town. 

Journal Entry 15 by tchouli from Snellville, Georgia USA on Saturday, January 15, 2005

done - i thought this was amusing. his style makes the reading fast. the characters are fairly superficial - but it was still a fun read. i did like how everyone knew the emperor.

will be mailing off monday jan 17th 

Journal Entry 16 by tchouli from Snellville, Georgia USA on Wednesday, January 19, 2005

shipped today to tanya04 - i forgot monday was a mail holiday 

Journal Entry 17 by Tanya04 from Crickhowell, Wales United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 25, 2005

Received today, thank you. 

Journal Entry 18 by Tanya04 at BookRing in Book Ring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Wednesday, February 02, 2005

Released 7 yrs ago (2/2/2005 UTC) at BookRing in Book Ring, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases

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Sending to tiddlestania 

Journal Entry 19 by tiddlestania from Burnley, Lancashire United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Thanks Tanya04 - the book arrived today. I'll post more when I'm done. 

Journal Entry 20 by tiddlestania from Burnley, Lancashire United Kingdom on Sunday, February 20, 2005

Quick and easy-reading, completed in only a few hours. I love vampire fiction and this was not a disappointment.

I would've liked to have learned more about Elijah and I confess I guessed the ending quite early on but these did not detract from my enjoyment. The only real complaint I would have, as a Brit, is how many times I had to think, "What the hell's that?" whilst reading about for example, "L'eggs eggs" or "bear claws"! I think this book was written by an American for Americans to read, not limeys!

Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed it!

Soon to be on it's way to the next bcer on the list - katayoun. 

Journal Entry 21 by katayoun from Tehran, Tehran Iran on Friday, March 25, 2005

the book came while we were rushing out of the house for a weekend/new year trip, it liked the countryside and i loved reading while the breeze was playing with the blossoms, the sound of water and birds as background music!

as to the book, i'm a moore fan and so i like his writing, i like his very strange things that could be true IF you'd look at it just at a certain angle, (while standing on your head!!) like his pranks, his laughs ... i like his writing AND his stories. and while lamb is still my favorite, i enjoyed this alot and am so glad that i got the chance to read it, thanks so much AnOceanSpirit and Firegirl!!

it's ready to be mailed to Taniazed as soon as i get the address and also things get back to normal after the new year craziness. 

Journal Entry 22 by katayoun from Tehran, Tehran Iran on Saturday, April 02, 2005

sorry for the delay, no response from Taniazed and will try KiwiWonder 

Journal Entry 23 by katayoun from Tehran, Tehran Iran on Monday, April 04, 2005

just an update to let you know that haven't heard from KiwiWonder either. will do a post in the forums and then will try to contact Apolonia 

Journal Entry 24 by katayoun from Tehran, Tehran Iran on Tuesday, April 05, 2005

kiwiwonder got in touch and will be mailing the book tomorrow, thanks all for putting up with all these journals but wanted firegirl to know what's happening! 

Journal Entry 25 by KiwiWonder from Auckland, Auckland Province New Zealand on Tuesday, April 19, 2005

Came in the mail yesterday afternoon... now next in line in my TBR pile! 

Journal Entry 26 by KiwiWonder from Auckland, Auckland Province New Zealand on Monday, April 25, 2005

I read this book within 36 hours, which is really rare for me! Needless to say, I loved the book! It combined a fast moving pace with a great vampire story, some intrigue, a dash of romance, and a healthy dose of humour without being ridiculous. I was laughing out loud many times during reading this, and had to read bits aloud to my husband (who didn't show the proper appreciation, I might add.) Not one of my 'all time' favorite books, but certainly amoung the handful of favorites this year. Thanks so much for letting me participate in the ring!

Mailed via airmail today to Flaming-Ice 

Journal Entry 27 by Flaming-Ice on Monday, July 11, 2005

I have finally recieved this book today. For a while, I thought that it was lost in transit. I started reading it right away, and I like it so far. I'll journal when I finish reading it and when I send it off. Thank you all for your patience. And thanks for the postcard, KiwiWonder :-) 

Journal Entry 28 by Flaming-Ice on Friday, July 15, 2005

I really enjoyed this book alot. I have not read any of Moore's books, and this one was a good intruductory. I have a copy of Lamb, which I will definetely start reading soon, since I found out that he is truley hilarious. I heard that Lamb is much better than this book, so I'm sure I'll enjoy it. Thanks, Firegirl for sharing this book. I'll send it off to Apolonia as soon as I get a reply with the address.
Happy Bookcrossing! 

Journal Entry 29 by Apolonia from Lynn, Massachusetts USA on Thursday, August 11, 2005

The book is here, thanks FlamingIce for sending it, and Firegirl for sharing. I do have a few rings ahead of it but I will get to it asap, as I have been interested in this author for awhile. I will journal again when I'm finished. 

Journal Entry 30 by Apolonia from Lynn, Massachusetts USA on Wednesday, August 24, 2005

I liked this I thought it was a quick easy read. I do like Moore's style and the crazy things he writes. I do agree that the characters could be a little more deep. As far as the romance aspect you could tell it was written by a man, it didn't move me at all.
I was already planing to add some more of his books to my wishlist, and now I'm even anxious to get them considering so many of you didn't think this wasn't his best work.
I will probably drop this in the mail in the next day or two.
Hope you enjoy it Intriqken! 

Journal Entry 31 by Intriqken from Mission Viejo, California USA on Thursday, September 01, 2005

Just received via bookray....last in the ray...I've read the book already but look forward to reading it again. Great fun. Moore's humor really touches my funny bone and his insight into the (futile?) human condition is right-on. 

Journal Entry 32 by Intriqken from Mission Viejo, California USA on Monday, September 05, 2005

Just finished reading it again and loved it as much the second time around as the first.
Off to a reader in Georgia now 

Journal Entry 33 by AnonymousFinder on Tuesday, January 03, 2006

It was in good condition.

CAUGHT IN ROSWELL GA USA