--- product_id: 5227643 title: "Fluke" brand: "christopher moore" price: "£17.01" currency: GBP in_stock: null reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5227643-fluke store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Fluke **Brand:** christopher moore **Price:** £17.01 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fluke by christopher moore - **How much does it cost?** £17.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5227643-fluke) ## Best For - christopher moore enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted christopher moore brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Fluke - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510Wu16x2hL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Flaky fun *by B***G on Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2011* This novel explores the mystery of the song of the humpback whale and Mr. Moore's explanation of it is oddly touching and satisfying for the reader.Having read all of Christopher Moore's novels, one of the things I like most about "Fluke" in contrast to some of his later works is that the humor is more subtle and not as vulgar and slapsticky, which in turn means it is more clever, and in my mind, enjoyable."Fluke" is a novel divided into three parts, and Part One of the novel is an interesting aquatic story, dealing with scientists and humpback whale research. Then we get to Part Two and the book takes a fantastical and unexpected turn that many readers did not appreciate. Although I did not see the abrupt tone change in the text coming, it did not disturb me as much as it did other readers. Despite the ridiculous elements that Moore weaves into the book, beginning with Part Two, the novel works as a unit and hangs nicely in the balance between realism and crazy fantasy.Personally I loved the science and biological elements of the text. Moore researches avidly before writing his books and it shows in the plethora of interesting biological facts that he weaves into his tale. His adoration for research and aquatic life is obvious in this novel.One fantastical element that merits mention is Moore's creation of the "whaley boys". I won't spoil what that means, but I will say that they are among his more farfetched, and very funny, creations. And in the world of Christopher Moore that is saying something!The resolution of the novel is a little too tidy, but I wanted it to be, and I freely admit I would have been irritated had it not been so. This was my second reading of "Fluke" as this was the first Christopher Moore book I ever read, and it lead me to all of his others. It will for you too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating reading! *by C***H on Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2011* Fluke is a most unusual novel - the first by Moore that I've read, and chosen primarily, even though out of print and gratefully purchased as a used book, because I love whales. I was hoping the book would be more about whale flukes (tails) than the other meanings which he adds on a separate page at the beginning of the book, such as, "A chance occurrence; an accident". I was not disappointed, although all meanings are probably appropriate for the book. I was delighted that the setting is in Maui - my favorite of all the Hawaiian Islands that I've visited and therefore, I knew most of the places mentioned. In fact, I've taken a whale watching catamaran out of Lahaina Harbor, and experienced the wonder of humpback whales, many with calves, as they breech and dive in the warm, deep blue waters between Maui and Lanai, we assume for the fun of it. Finding out why the male humpback whale sings is a recurrent theme throughout the book, and while Moore gives some possibilities at the end, no one really knows. There is abundant humor with plenty of mind-catching ("I never knew that") information that makes the reader not want to put the book down (or your Kindle if you've "progressed" to owning one item instead of a library. And yes, I have one, a birthday gift from my husband who has taken it over ever since it arrived. I still like book markers and turning real pages. Otherwise, how do you know how close you are to the end?)As a good example of one of Moore's mind-catching statements, he writes on p. 5, "The whale blew again, and they were close enough to catch some of the mist. There was none of the dead fish and massive morning-mouth smell that they would have encountered in Alaska. Humpbacks didn't feed while they were in Hawaii." I knew the later info, but not the former. This is a delightful book for adults and older teens - 16+ (there are some gory scenes, but not with overdone descriptions, which makes it acceptable to most). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ More good clean fun from Moore! *by R***7 on Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2005* I'm a huge fan of Christopher Moore, but when I read the description of the book on the jacket (something about scientists studying whales), I have to admit I wasn't too interested. But my faith in Moore caused me to go ahead and take the plunge. I'm very glad I did.This is his first real "science-fiction" book, with the science of whales and whale communication playing an important role. As near as I can tell, much of the opening third of the book contains lots of "true" information about the state of our knowledge of whales today. Later, when the book goes off on some truly bizarre tangents, the "fiction" is well thought out. It's insane, but well thought out!We follow the adventures of a group of people with various interests in learning about whales, from serious scientists to hangers-on, to stoners just looking for easy work. The best thing about Moore's novels are the wacky characters, who manage to become sweet and endearing by the end of the book. His novels are crazily plotted, but characters always come to the fore. There are some funny romances and some minor characters that are just a lot of fun. It's the kind of book that you imagine getting a big-screen treatment as you're reading it...you just want to start casting it in your head. And Moore, to me, is one of the few writers who actually evokes laugh-out-loud moments. Just clever turns of a phrase or an unlikely methaphor that makes me laugh in admiration.I hesitate to discuss the plot, because to give you a sketchy overview might turn you off, and to go into depth would reveal too many of the delightful treats in store. If you've read and enjoyed Moore before, by all means take a look. If you haven't read Christopher Moore and are in the mood for some wacky but touching fun...take a look. I think you'll be pleased. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5227643-fluke](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5227643-fluke) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*