You Suck: A Love Story

You Suck: A Love Story is the second book in Christopher Moore's vampire trilogy, following the adventures of newly-turned vampire Tommy and his girlfriend Jody in San Francisco. The novel picks up immediately after the events of Bloodsucking Fiends, with Tommy discovering his transformation into a vampire. The story traces the couple's attempts to navigate their undead existence while dealing with various threats from both humans and vampires. Their story is partly narrated through the diary entries of their teenage goth minion, Abby Normal, who brings a distinct perspective to their supernatural predicament. The novel connects with Moore's other works, particularly A Dirty Job, featuring overlapping characters and parallel scenes. Many familiar characters return from the previous book, including Tommy's former coworkers "The Animals," local law enforcement, and the mysterious vampire who initially turned Jody. This horror-comedy explores themes of love, immortality, and adaptation to change, all while maintaining Moore's signature blend of supernatural elements with everyday modern life. The story examines how relationships evolve when faced with extraordinary circumstances.

Readers describe this vampire comedy as light, silly entertainment that doesn't take itself seriously. Many praise Moore's irreverent humor and quirky characters, particularly the teenage goth girl Abby Normal, who narrates portions in valley-girl diary entries. Fans highlight the witty dialogue and appreciate how it continues storylines from Moore's previous book "Bloodsucking Fiends." Common criticisms include: - Too much juvenile humor and cursing - Not as strong as other Moore books - Plot feels scattered and rushed - Some find Abby's slang dialogue annoying Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (55,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (500+ reviews) LibraryThing: 3.9/5 (400+ ratings) Sample reader comment: "Like a vampire version of a teen movie - silly and fun but don't expect anything deep." - Goodreads reviewer Another notes: "The valley girl narration either makes or breaks it for most readers. I found it hilarious but others might want to throw the book across the room."

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🦇 San Francisco has a rich history of vampire literature, including Anne Rice's "Interview with the Vampire," which was partially set in the city's Gothic Victorian mansions. 📖 The book's release in 2007 coincided with a surge in vampire fiction popularity, predating the "Twilight" phenomenon by just a few months. ✍️ Christopher Moore originally worked as a waiter, hotel manager, and insurance broker before becoming a full-time writer - experiences that often influence his characters' day jobs. 🎭 The character Abby Normal's name is a reference to the 1974 film "Young Frankenstein," where Igor pronounces "abnormal" as "Abby Normal." 🌉 The book features several real San Francisco locations, including North Beach and the Marina District, areas historically known for their beatnik and counter-culture connections.