Sharp Teeth

I read such a cool book this week: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow. I picked it up from the library because of the neat cover (the dog teeth are shiny silver) and because of positive blurbs from Christopher Moore and David Mamet. Now this is a story written in free verse. Alright, I realize I've lost about half of you. It's also a story about lycanthropes. Alright, there go the rest of you.

Seriously, though, this novel tells of the slow circling and the sharp intersections of three separate packs in modern day L.A. and of the people, guilty and guileless, who get swept up in their path. It's darkly funny, vicious, sexy and unique. Barlow uses the rhythms of poetry to create something exquisitely intense and immensely readable. I raced through this book in a few hours on Monday and I've been thinking about it a lot ever since. If you're looking for something different, something quick and tricky, this is it.

Comments

[x]

I want! This book sounds totally great.

[scooby_dee]

Hi Becky,
I have been following your blog for a very, very long time and its phenomenal! You are always surprising us with your creativity, music taste and feedback. Just know that someone is always reading this and you always brighten up our day. Keep up the great work and have a wonderful weekend!

-D

[bt]

Patrick, I'm returning Sharp Teeth to the main branch of the SC library next week, so this crazy book can be all yours soon enough.

D - You are absolutely the sweetest! Thanks for taking the time to write this lovely comment (which I appreciate more than I can say) and for dropping by into my little wild corner of the world! Take care of yourself and a great weekend to you, too! :D

[x]

And here I thought I was being mysterious. Guess the email gives me away. :P

[carolyn]

oooooo that sounds really cool.

[scooby_dee]

and I meant beckIE of course, I knew that! Hope your week is off to a good start :)