Carolyn is not your average librarian (if such a thing even exists). She studied languages at Father's very exclusive library with her "siblings" and now has the ability to speak nearly every language on Earth, including those of different animals. Her siblings each have their own fields of study: tutu-wearing David knows all there is to know of combat and war, while always-stoned Jennifer has mastered medicine to the point of easily resurrecting the dead, usually after Margaret (who studies the dead) has found them in the afterlife. But Father (who may be a god) has gone missing, the siblings cannot approach the library without dire consequences, and they're starting to get desperate. Enter Steve, a former thief and current wannabe Buddhist, and Erwin, a military hero-turned-art teacher-turned-Homeland Security thug, who will somehow, possibly be involved in solving this mess.
This book is equal parts horrifying (the gore David leaves in his wake and the well-described putrid smell of Margaret) and hilarious (Steve being Steve). While I very much enjoyed this book, I'm curious what the Orcs & Aliens will think of this when we discuss it on Monday night, as it's definitely a departure from our usual titles.
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