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# Noir: A Darkly Humorous Mystery with a Touch of the Supernatural in Post-WWII San Francisco

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desertcart.com: Noir: A Darkly Humorous Mystery with a Touch of the Supernatural in Post-WWII San Francisco: 9780062433992: Moore, Christopher: Books

Review: Funny, 4Os era San Francisco crime novel. Very good. - I read Moore's Lamb and thought it was very funny. I'm so glad I chose this for my second book of his. It's a fun romp through 4Os era San Francisco. There are some laugh out loud moments, lots of stuff to giggle about, and the story-telling is A-plus.
Review: A wild and crazy ride - This is one of the wackiest books I’ve ever read. It’s San Francisco in 1947 when this shapely dame walks into a bar and all the guys are watching her closely. She’s a size 8 gal wearing a size 6 dress and the guys are rooting hard for those two sizes to make a break. Her name is Stilton, like the cheese, but the bartender calls her Toots and immediately gets on her wrong side. “Don’t call me Toots,” she says. The bartender, one Sammy “Two Toes” Tiffin, abides by her wishes and calls her Cheesy. Other colorful characters are numerous and soon I got the feeling that I was in the middle of a Damon Runyon story. I would not have been surprised to see Sky Masterson, Miss Adelaide, or Nathan Detroit make an appearance. But Sammy and Cheesy eventually make nice and are soon sharing a bed while doing that old razzmatazz. Author Christopher Moore characterizes their couplings as trains and tunnels, torpedoes clearing their tubes, galaxies expanding and a squeaky thing that sounded like angry mice. But their fun doesn’t last long. Cheesy disappears and Sammy embarks on a quest to find her. This novel has elements of mystery, romance, crime, and even a bit of science fiction. One chapter is narrated by a black mamba snake named Petey who has done a terrible thing but nevertheless rationalizes his serpentine behavior. Even the author, in his Afterword, confesses that the story is really a “perky noir” treatment. It’s an enjoyable read with many laugh-out-loud moments. Some of the activities may strain your credibility but relax and enjoy the story.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #402,842 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #240 in Humorous Fantasy (Books) #269 in Humorous American Literature #2,345 in Humorous Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,610) |
| Dimensions  | 0.9 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0062433997 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0062433992 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 352 pages |
| Publication date  | April 2, 2019 |
| Publisher  | William Morrow Paperbacks |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Funny, 4Os era San Francisco crime novel. Very good.
*by W***E on July 24, 2025*

I read Moore's Lamb and thought it was very funny. I'm so glad I chose this for my second book of his. It's a fun romp through 4Os era San Francisco. There are some laugh out loud moments, lots of stuff to giggle about, and the story-telling is A-plus.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wild and crazy ride
*by R***S on July 6, 2018*

This is one of the wackiest books I’ve ever read. It’s San Francisco in 1947 when this shapely dame walks into a bar and all the guys are watching her closely. She’s a size 8 gal wearing a size 6 dress and the guys are rooting hard for those two sizes to make a break. Her name is Stilton, like the cheese, but the bartender calls her Toots and immediately gets on her wrong side. “Don’t call me Toots,” she says. The bartender, one Sammy “Two Toes” Tiffin, abides by her wishes and calls her Cheesy. Other colorful characters are numerous and soon I got the feeling that I was in the middle of a Damon Runyon story. I would not have been surprised to see Sky Masterson, Miss Adelaide, or Nathan Detroit make an appearance. But Sammy and Cheesy eventually make nice and are soon sharing a bed while doing that old razzmatazz. Author Christopher Moore characterizes their couplings as trains and tunnels, torpedoes clearing their tubes, galaxies expanding and a squeaky thing that sounded like angry mice. But their fun doesn’t last long. Cheesy disappears and Sammy embarks on a quest to find her. This novel has elements of mystery, romance, crime, and even a bit of science fiction. One chapter is narrated by a black mamba snake named Petey who has done a terrible thing but nevertheless rationalizes his serpentine behavior. Even the author, in his Afterword, confesses that the story is really a “perky noir” treatment. It’s an enjoyable read with many laugh-out-loud moments. Some of the activities may strain your credibility but relax and enjoy the story.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's like this, see . . .
*by A***. on December 22, 2021*

I love Christopher Moore's books. He follows Elmore Leonard's ten rules to perfection, particularly the most important: Don't write stuff people don't want to read. And the man can weave a tale - whether it's a hilarious take on Shakespeare ("Fool", "Serpent of Venice", "Shakespeare for Squirrels") or Christ's childhood friend, Biff ("Lamb"), he always brings the funny, but there's also a warmth and moments of genuine tenderness in every story. He's also a master of dialogue - especially period language. His Shakespeare-themed books are a comic mix of 16th Century and modern slang (and plenty of rude words), and "Noir" is no different. Damon Runyonesque (I'm guessing he was one inspiration, along with all those great tough guy movies with Cagney and Bogart and Edward G), there are dolls and low lifes and seedy bars filled with day drunks - and a hero with a shady past who's got it bad for a tough-as-nails beauty in a jam . . . I'll stop here, I don't wanna give nuttin' away. But, trust me, this book is a sure thing.

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