This one is a keeper.

I really enjoyed this book. I instantly fell in love with the characters, which works out great if your a Christopher Moore fan because he likes to use his characters in multiple books. I think this is kind of a bonus for the reader.

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Gods & talking bats!!!

Would you listen to Island of the Sequined Love Nun again? Why?

Oh, yes.....this was just plain fun, from start to finish

What did you like best about this story?

The plot was great, and all the characters were full bodied, and flushed out, they cam alive!

Which scene was your favorite?

When Beth is with the old cannibal

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh, of course, laugh out loud!

Any additional comments?

This is one listen I would recommend to everyone. Moves along at a good pace, and gives you good laughs!

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Fun Read

I bought this title during one of the sales. I didn't know exactly what to expect, but I'm glad I took the risk. The characters were very different from most novels. We have islanders, a corrupt doctor and, naturally, the sequined love nun.

Pilot Tucker Case is a miscreant who has a hard time following rules. As a result he is persuaded to fly the pink plane of Mary Jean Cosmetics while under the influence in order to help a young lady (and I use the term loosely) join the mile high club. From there it's all downhill for Tucker. He's disgraced and ends up on an island in Micronesia. Getting there is difficult and along the way we meet navigator Kimi, who has some unusual behaviors of his own. We also fall in with love Roberto, a talking fruit bat. We cheer on the Shark People, indigenous to the island. We cross our fingers that the doctor and his amoral wife get what they deserve. And we hope that the ghost of Capt. Vincent Bennidetti, USAF, gives Tucker enough guidance (but not too much) so that he doesn't screw it up. Many times, however, Tucker comes close.

This isn't a thriller in the traditional sense of one. But it has thriller plot lines liberally seasoned with humor. The reluctant hero theme is evident, but Tucker is charming, although stupid in some places. He learns and grows and so we stick with him.

The performance is well done. The writing is good. Go on. Take the same chance I did. you won't be disappointed.

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Funny and whitty

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It was my first book by the author and I had no expectations - I was very happily surprised to find out the story is not at all linear and obvious and the writting is clever and funny all the way. I will definetely search for more titles from C. Moore!

What did you like best about this story?

The sory is not basic and the writing is really nice. It keeps you up and running all along - and smiling!

What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

He got the character very well and was excellent doing the voices of the secondary ones too. He keeps up the pace of the story, no slowing down, very good.

If you could rename Island of the Sequined Love Nun, what would you call it?

"Have you considered living in the tropics?"

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redeeming light thriller

Entertaining thriller that doesn't get stuck taking itself seriously. Redemption story, so takes awhile to start liking the "bumbling hero". Adult content -- not for the family car trip. At about $1/hr, worth the price or credit.

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This narrator is awesome!

I've read this book before, Christopher Moore is one of my favorite authors, but the narrator in this book makes it even better. The voices, the pace, the humor it's just great. This is the book I would recommend to anyone that has doubts about doing audiobooks. This book is a pretty good advertisement for audiobooks.

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Very Fun Story!

Where does Island of the Sequined Love Nun rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's in the top 3 or 4, without question.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Island of the Sequined Love Nun?

*Spoiler Alert*

When Tuck steals a jet.

What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

The narrator really nails many of the characters on an emotional level. His voice conveys their emotions and mannerisms extremely well.

If you could take any character from Island of the Sequined Love Nun out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Beth, because watching her devious mind work would be enlightening. And besides, there's nothing wrong with having a lovely lady on your arm at dinner!

Any additional comments?

Christopher Moore is fantastic and this story doesn't disappoint!

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I Liked It

Island of the Sequined Love Nun is a cute story. This is what I've come to expect from Christopher Moore; a light amusing story revolving around quirky characters. I think it's worth the download.

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Serius, Light, a Talking Bat, Canibals and More!

What did you love best about Island of the Sequined Love Nun?

I thought this would be funnier, but it was a story of Redemption in a Funny way.
The Ending, the best I have read in a long, long time. It really made the Book !

What was one of the most memorable moments of Island of the Sequined Love Nun?

The Ending... Few Authors can close a story like this one.

Which character – as performed by Oliver Wyman – was your favorite?

Tuck, Kimmie and the Sky Priestess !

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Cannibals can come in Handy !

Any additional comments?

A Great Book, one I wasn't expecting to be what I wanted, but I liked it anyway !

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Made me laugh out loud

I took a chance from my normal category and got a home run. This story was funny, the characters were interesting and the performance was great. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for some fun.

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