Another Summer
Worth buying if: you enjoy Christopher Moore's satirical small-town settings.
Skip it if: you prefer quiet literary realism rather than broad comic farce.
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Summary
In Another Summer Moore follows a Massachusetts beach town through one explosive holiday weekend as eccentric locals, a scheming police chief, and slippery con artists collide in a fast, funny tale of barbeques, secrets, and chaos.
Why this book now
Moore's trademark comic take on Americana and coastal mischief still crackles for readers craving irreverent summer-set storytelling from the author of Lamb and Practical Demonkeep.
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- you enjoy Christopher Moore's satirical small-town settings.
- you want an offbeat summer comedy set on a Massachusetts shore.
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- you prefer quiet literary realism rather than broad comic farce.
- you dislike irreverent protagonists and absurdist plotting in a beach-town setting.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780380816552
Worth buying if: you enjoy Christopher Moore's satirical small-town settings.
Skip it if: you prefer quiet literary realism rather than broad comic farce.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At about 243 pages, Another Summer is a brisk, single-sitting-friendly comic novel that suits an afternoon or a few evenings of light, fast reading.
What stands out here
This HarperCollins edition highlights Moore's distinct voice and the book's seaside setting—ideal for readers familiar with his earlier cult favorites.
Best way to approach it
Read casually to savor Moore's one-liners and eccentric characters; don't overanalyze plot logic—lean into the comic momentum and coastal atmosphere.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780380816552
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