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#1 2009-02-23 18:58:42

Whitewolf_Spirit
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Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

Has anyone heard of this book? I haven't read it yet, but I think I might look into it, it seems quite interesting. Here's the amazon information for it: http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Teeth-Toby- … 0061430226
But I can't figure out just from that if I'd like to read it or not. Has anyone read this book, and if so, is it any good? =/


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#2 2009-02-23 21:33:17

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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

Totally and utterly enjoyable.  Incredibly funny at times, as well.  As in "sitting at Wendy's alone on your lunchbreak, laughing hysterically to yourself while everyone else moves slowly away" funny.

Although, to be honest, if reading Homer in school annoyed or bored you, you'd probably not enjoy it very much.


'OK, how about werewolves?' said the voice eventually.
'What do they look like?' asked the kid.
'Ah, well, they look perfectly normal right up to the point where they grow all, like, hair and teeth and giant paws and leap through the window at you,' said the voice.

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#3 2009-02-25 14:37:00

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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

Hmm, thanks, I think I'll check it out smile


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#4 2010-10-04 19:36:17

Vespertinus
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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

I love this book! It sounds so much like me at times!


-No wonder I get along with dogs so well!

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#5 2010-10-23 23:50:09

WolfMontana
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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

Loved it - written like a poem.


"I like him... he says okie dokie!"
~ Dean Winchester, Supernatural
"He did so much, without kicking a single butt!"
~ Tommy Dawkins, describing Ghandi, Big Wolf On Campus

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#6 2010-11-10 23:05:54

McGregor
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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

This is a great book. An epic werewolf tale written in poetic verse by one very talented writer. It's a lycanthropic Iliad, but don't let the poetic nature turn you off. It's a fast paced, fun read. Without a doubt the best werewolf novel written in the last decade.


"Silver bullets, my ass." - The Howling

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#7 2010-11-12 21:18:28

WolfMontana
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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

Very good book, but not the best wink


"I like him... he says okie dokie!"
~ Dean Winchester, Supernatural
"He did so much, without kicking a single butt!"
~ Tommy Dawkins, describing Ghandi, Big Wolf On Campus

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#8 2010-11-14 07:55:23

McGregor
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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

What was the best, Montana? I'm always looking for the next good read. 

I read Ravenous recently but was disappointed. The setup was neat and the core concept of lycanthropy being an STD was cool but the writing was poor. It was a slog to get through.


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#9 2010-11-14 15:00:26

WolfMontana
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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

Well, the best is always a subjective thing. My best will always be The Wild by Whitley Strieber. smile Doesn't have a single ravenous (heh) werewolf in the 'Howling' sense of the term, but the transition from man to wolf for the main character was a fascinating journey.

I did very much enjoy Sharp Teeth, and the writing was clever and beautifully done.

Have you read Lonely Werewolf Girl? It wasn't something I thought I'd enjoy, but I was totally caught up in the whole ride.


"I like him... he says okie dokie!"
~ Dean Winchester, Supernatural
"He did so much, without kicking a single butt!"
~ Tommy Dawkins, describing Ghandi, Big Wolf On Campus

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#10 2010-11-15 06:57:24

McGregor
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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

I haven't read either of those but I'll take a look. I read Strieber's Wolfen but that was years ago. I wonder if it still holds up.

Werewolf Girl sounds fun.


"Silver bullets, my ass." - The Howling

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#11 2010-11-15 21:21:34

Fenris Lupa
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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

Got this book last year....and it's really well done for the writters first book....


Never do anything as a wolf you wouldn't do as a man...if you have a good heart....you'll be a good dog....

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#12 2010-12-07 21:45:00

fairgroundlove
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Re: Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow

Liking all these titles I will have to try.  I was recommended Sharp Teeth earlier in the year and am currently on my, what, fifth or sixth re-read.  Adore this novel.  Punchy, sharp, rip-roaring.

Though one thing: as I understood it, Sasha was the Unnamed Girl, the one dating Anthony, and in many of the reviews I've read it's indicated they are two separate entities.  I took it that "Sasha" was the dark side, the secret life of the Unnamed Girl.

I might be wrong but..

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