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Dec 26, 2019ckapadia rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
My first foray into "Weird Fiction." The book keeps a fast pace and I sped through it faster than I expected. Confusing at times but also funny and very inventive. It was a good choice as distraction from the holidays.
Apr 02, 2019WoodneathKristie rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The funniest book ever to rip out my heart. I loved everything about this surreal road trip of a novel, from characters to pacing to the crushing blow of the end that you see coming- and the one you don't.
Dec 19, 2018
It’s impossible to describe in words how Going Bovine made me feel. It is one of the best books I have ever read, from my favourite author, Libba Bray. This novel was so thought provoking and many teens would probably find it easy to…
Aug 24, 2015
Going Bovine is great story told in the form of a fantastic and energetic road trip. I really enjoyed reading this book.
Aug 21, 2015
“Going Bovine” follows a teenage boy named Cameron Smith who was recently diagnosed with Mad Cow Disease. After being admitted to the hospital, Cameron befriends Gonzo, a death-obsessed teenage boy with dwarfism, and Dulcie, a punk rock…
Aug 02, 2014Readalot_123 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I thought this was going to be an easy going road trip book, something to easily spend my free time reading, but boy was I underestimating it. Going bovine was one of the best books I've ever read. It has everything a great book needs;…
fried0076
Dec 04, 2013fried0076 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
GOOD STORY ABOUT DEATH AND THE GREAT ADVENTURE LEADING UP TO IT. NO FOR UNDER 16,A LITTLE LANGUAGE, DRUG AND SEX REFERENCES. FRIED0076
Sep 18, 2013dprodrig rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Really weird and not really my usual style of book, even though it is pretty ingenious to write from the perspective of the deteriorating brain. If you are a Terry Pratchett type of person, this will be right up your alley.
Aug 07, 2013artemishi rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It's not a surprise that I loved this book, given what a fan of Libba Bray's writing I am. But I was a bit surprised at the emotional impact this tale packed. It's hard to describe- part coming-of-age, part social satire, part straight…
Jul 02, 2013thomd rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
At its heart, Libba Bray's book Going Bovine is a road trip novel. From missed busses and a purchased junk car to drunken college kids to convenience store hijinks to a major theme park, this story touches all the bases. And yet, the…
Jun 25, 2013
darn! I hadn't finished this book when I read the comments but I think I know what happens in the end now. :(
Aug 01, 2012
I read this book a few months ago thinking this will be a good time filler but ended up loving it and the plot!
Aug 01, 201206Lindsey rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I never know what to expect with Libba Bray's books and this one was no exception. I wont spoil it but I will say that I was bummed out by the ending after I got over being completely mind-blown by it. It was definitely an interesting read…
chrisgotstacks
Jul 27, 2012chrisgotstacks rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Its amazing i liked how its very diffrent then other books
Jul 22, 2012tocch101 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Interesting ideas, but a little disappointing. It seems very real, and doesn't give the happy ending you want, but it felt like you got a half baked story either way.
JewelMcLatchy
Mar 06, 2012JewelMcLatchy rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I agree that it is similar to Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and that Cameron does resemble Holden too, but it reminds me more of the movies "Dude, Where's My Car?" and "Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle" (which isn't necessarily a bad…
JasmineAurora
Feb 18, 2012JasmineAurora rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book! I don't know how anyone wouldn't. My friend and I decided to read it just because the cover looked interesting. I read it in one day because it was so interesting. I was a little confused at first but when you realize…
Dec 09, 2011Khekabeka rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
WATCH THE LANGUAGE in this book. I was surprised that it was as often as it was. The ending was interesting. I'm not sure if it was worth reading all the way through for though?
art1130
Dec 07, 2011art1130 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Totally different from her other novels. Satire at its finest i loved the dwarf character left me laughing throughout the book. A great read.
Nov 21, 2011loonylovesgood rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I didn't think I would enjoy this, but I did. Bizarre and not something you can read all the time, it was still engaging and hilarious. Not too sure if I liked the ending, though.
Nov 13, 2011ownedbydoxies rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I got bored about half-way through and stopped reading. It seemed to me the author was trying too hard to be all cool and hip and in the process lost the intricacies of character. If you're interested in a y/a read that is complex and…
Jun 25, 2011vickyn rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Sarcastic, wild, and hysterically funny. This is book is one crazy road trip you never want to end. Journey along with Cameron and his buddies Gonzo and Balder through outrageous situations. It's about life and death, and living your life…
May 15, 2011RenGrrl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hysterically funny - tragic, sarcastic and totally off the wall! Reminiscent of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy wackiness!
Mar 13, 2011lydlyd98 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
One of the worst books I have ever read except the life of milton hershey (which is not about chocolate i discovered AFTER choosing it for a book report).
alycia96
Feb 03, 2011alycia96 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
great book!