Fluke

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• Archive Review:Christopher Moore 'Fluke'

  Editor's note: Editor's Note: When I spoke with Chris last week, he mentioned once again our first meeting and this book; looking into the current Review Archive, I noticed the review was absent and thus restore it, sans spoilers. ... (read full critics)

  bookotron published on Thu, 3 May 2012

• Fluke, Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings By Christopher Moore

  Fluke features a cast of eccentric and endearing characters, an exotic setting (the whaling town of Lahaina, Hawaii) and a story that is hilarious, educational and original. Christopher Moore's latest comic offering comes on the heels of Lamb, his in ... (read full critics)

  bookpage published on Wed, 15 Sep 2010

5 Reviews

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  This was really sweet. :))

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  Linda said on Jul 8, 2011 | Add your feedback

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  Nate (action geek) has spent a lifetime trying to discover why the humpback whales sing. . . pure science. He works with Clay (loyal friend), Kona (fake Hawaiian Rastafarian), and Amy (the snowy biscuit). The Old Broad funds their research. Once Nate discovers the true reason for the whales' singing ... (continue)

  Nate (action geek) has spent a lifetime trying to discover why the humpback whales sing. . . pure science. He works with Clay (loyal friend), Kona (fake Hawaiian Rastafarian), and Amy (the snowy biscuit). The Old Broad funds their research. Once Nate discovers the true reason for the whales' singing, he becomes more involved in environmental and animal protection actions.

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  Missmath144 said on Nov 21, 2008 about the Audio CD edition | Add your feedback

• Inscribed by the author, "To Pete--I'm probably funnier than you. Christopher Moore."

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  Becky said on Nov 10, 2008 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

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  Loooved it! Really funny, good characters, awesome story line. I love that an author can still surprise me so much. Predictable is out - Christopher Moore is IN :)

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  Deanna Kyre said on Aug 26, 2008 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback

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  My thoughts

  This was a very funny and sometimes poignant book about whales, friendship, loyalty and discovering wonder in unexpected places. I liked the characters Nate, Amy, Kona, Clay and the Old Broad.

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  krin5292 said on Dec 4, 2007 | Add your feedback

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• English Books
• Paperback 400 Pages
• ISBN-10: 1841496170
• ISBN-13: 9781841496177
• Publisher: Orbit
• Pub date: Sep 06, 2007
• Also available as: Hardcover, Audio CD, Audio Cassette, School & Library Binding, Others and eBook

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