Paperback, 304 pages
English language
Published May 25, 2004 by Harper Paperbacks.
Coyote Blue is a novel by American writer Christopher Moore, published in 1994. The plot concerns a salesman in Santa Barbara, California, named Sam Hunter (a Crow Indian born Samson Hunts Alone) who, as a teenager, fled his home on the reservation when he was involved in the death of a law officer. The novel begins when the adult Sam has his life turned upside down by Coyote, the ancient Native American trickster-god. One of the minor characters, "Minty Fresh" becomes an important feature of Moore's later work A Dirty Job. In addition, Coyote Blue makes passing references to "Augustus Brine," from Moore's first novel, Practical Demonkeeping, and "Detective Sergeant Alphonso Rivera," from Practical Demonkeeping, A Dirty Job, Bloodsucking Fiends, You Suck, Bite Me, and Secondhand Souls. Coyote also mentions having met Jesus Christ who was one of the main characters from Moore's novel Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, β¦
Coyote Blue is a novel by American writer Christopher Moore, published in 1994. The plot concerns a salesman in Santa Barbara, California, named Sam Hunter (a Crow Indian born Samson Hunts Alone) who, as a teenager, fled his home on the reservation when he was involved in the death of a law officer. The novel begins when the adult Sam has his life turned upside down by Coyote, the ancient Native American trickster-god. One of the minor characters, "Minty Fresh" becomes an important feature of Moore's later work A Dirty Job. In addition, Coyote Blue makes passing references to "Augustus Brine," from Moore's first novel, Practical Demonkeeping, and "Detective Sergeant Alphonso Rivera," from Practical Demonkeeping, A Dirty Job, Bloodsucking Fiends, You Suck, Bite Me, and Secondhand Souls. Coyote also mentions having met Jesus Christ who was one of the main characters from Moore's novel Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal and made a minor appearance in Island of the Sequined Love Nun.
Loved this. I had been led to believe it would be hilarious, but although there were some funny moments, it was instead imaginative, mysterious, and just generally wonderful. Can't wait to dive into more Moore!
While not as funny as most of Moore's books, Coyote Blue is a great fun read.
Perhaps it's because the main protagonist is less goofy himself than some of his other characters. He's more of a victim of Coyote and his uncle's.
It's fun to see how Moore explores Native American culture.
BTW, he calls them "Indians", I wonder if the book is just old or if this is some kind of statement on PC.
I don't think it's that old.
