A Dirty Job – by Christopher Moore

“A Dirty Job” is a difficult book to describe, but one which I enjoyed quite a bit.

Charlie Asher, the fairly mild-mannered owner of a secondhand shop in San Francisco, begins the story in the hospital for the birth of his daughter. When complications arise following the pregnancy, Charlie notices a man in the room wearing a light green suit. This probably wouldn’t be so strange if it weren’t for the fact that no one else can see the guy.

Giving out any more details would ruin the fun of the book’s plot, but this strange occurence sets off a series of events that are definitely quirky and often quite funny.

The climax of the story seemed like it was over almost before it began, leaving me wishing that the build-up had led to a stronger payoff. All in all, though, I recommend this book if you’re looking for an offbeat, quick read.