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Title: Liquor: A Novel by Poppy Z. Brite ISBN: 1-4000-5007-3 Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA) Pub. Date: 01 March, 2004 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.42 (38 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Poppy Z. Brite just gets better!
Comment: It seems to me that when authors take an abrupt 360 into an entirely different genre (or non-genre as the case may be) they're either desperate for something fresh to inspire them, or they're On To Something.
Poppy Z. Brite is *definitely* on to something with Liquor!
Liquor is an obvious departure from Brite's earlier work. It's not even quite in the same vein as The Value of X, although it continues the story of Rickey and G-man (Liquor lacks the adolescent angst).
Because of that, genre groupies might not appreciate Liquor as a stand-alone novel.
It is, however, an excellent book. Well written with realistic, witty dialogue and charming atmosphere. The characters are lovable and easy to relate to. You find yourself more fascinated by their real-world struggles than you would if there were a psychotic mafia vampire boss causing them problems. ^_~
Oh, and it makes you hungry!
I hope Poppy Z. Brite keeps up the wonderful work and I can't wait until The Big D is published!
Rating: 5
Summary: The Passion of the Poppy
Comment: Poppy Z. Brite's passion for the restaurant world shines brightly in LIQUOR, but you don't have to be a fan of food writing to appreciate her loving descriptions of gourmet meals and the careful preparation and presentation that goes into them. In fact, as I've observed on more than one occasion, Poppy's descriptions of food can even make meat sound appealing to a vegetarian. (I speak from personal experience.)
Lest I give the wrong impression, I should point out that LIQUOR isn't just about food. It's about people--real people and real relationships. It's also about New Orleans, though not the New Orleans that's so frequently seen through the romanticized veil of Goth. Poppy's not afraid to show her hometown as it truly is, warts and all, but it's also obvious that she's fond of those warts, perhaps even moreso than the more conventionally beautiful parts of the city.
If you've read THE VALUE OF X or any of Poppy's short stories about Rickey and G-man, reading LIQUOR will be like visiting with old friends. If not, it will be like making new ones. Either way, you'll be anxiously awaiting the follow-up novel, THE BIG D, which is scheduled for a Spring 2005 release.
Rating: 5
Summary: An entertaining look at how a restaurant comes to life
Comment: Poppy Z. Brite has left behind the goths in favor of another subculture, the culinary world. Her husband is a chef, giving her an insider's perspective on what goes on in a restaurant kitchen. Liquor is about two guys who want to achieve the American dream--running their own wildly successful business after working themselves up from minimum wage jobs.
In a lean style, much less verbose than that of her older work, Brite tell a rapid and uncomplicated tale about two guys setting out to start a new restaurant. A clear goal, without a clear path to get to it. While there are some shady characters that thicken the plot and challenge the protagonists, the meat of the story is about the necessary challenges every restaurateur must overcome, from finding a location, to raising enough money, to putting together a staff, and creating a menu.
The novel didn't leave me pondering about themes, metaphors, and deeper meanings. It is a fairly simple tale. But I enjoyed the book because I have always had an interest in the culinary world after growing up with an amateur gourmet cook for a father. Considering the popularity of the Food Network, I'd say I'm not alone with my food fascination.
New Orleans is integral to the novel. Liquor can't take place anywhere else. It made me wish that I've lived in a place long enough to feel comfortable writing about it and treating it as a living, breathing character as Brite does with New Orleans. Perhaps if I stay put in my current city long enough, I'll be able to do so. Liquor also made me think about the unusual amount of restaurants in my small city. You can't walk across the street in the evenings without tripping over a waiter or a line-cook collapsed on the ground (quite possibly drunk) after a long day's shift. After reading Liquor, I better appreciate and understand them.
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Title: The Devil You Know by Poppy Z. Brite ISBN: 1931081727 Publisher: Subterranean Press Pub. Date: 01 February, 2003 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: Low Red Moon by Caitlin R. Kiernan ISBN: 0451459482 Publisher: Roc Pub. Date: 04 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Lost Souls by Poppy Z. Brite ISBN: 0440212812 Publisher: Dell Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 October, 1993 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: EXQUISITE CORPSE by Poppy Z. Brite ISBN: 0684836270 Publisher: Touchstone Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 1997 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: Drawing Blood by Poppy Z. Brite ISBN: 0440214920 Publisher: Dell Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 July, 1995 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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