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Clovenhoof #2
Pigeonwings
As punishment for his part in an attempted coup in Heaven, the Archangel Michael is banished to Earth. The holiest of the angelic host has to learn to live as a mortal, not an easy job when you’ve got Satan as a next-door neighbour.
Michael soon finds that being a good person involves more than helping out at Sunday school and attending church coffee mornings. He has to find his purpose in life, deal with earthly temptations and solve a mystery involving some unusual monks and a jar of very dangerous jam.
Sequel to the best-selling Clovenhoof, Heide Goody and Iain Grant have written a wild comedy that features spear-wielding cub scouts, accidental transvestites, King Arthur, a super-intelligent sheepdog, hallucinogenic snacks, evil peacocks, old ladies with biscuits, naked paintball, stolen tractors, clairvoyant computers, the Women’s Institute, and way too much alcohol.
Michael soon finds that being a good person involves more than helping out at Sunday school and attending church coffee mornings. He has to find his purpose in life, deal with earthly temptations and solve a mystery involving some unusual monks and a jar of very dangerous jam.
Sequel to the best-selling Clovenhoof, Heide Goody and Iain Grant have written a wild comedy that features spear-wielding cub scouts, accidental transvestites, King Arthur, a super-intelligent sheepdog, hallucinogenic snacks, evil peacocks, old ladies with biscuits, naked paintball, stolen tractors, clairvoyant computers, the Women’s Institute, and way too much alcohol.
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First published August 10, 2013
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March 26, 2021
This book follows on from Clovenhoof where Satan finds himself in Birmingham, UK and in this book the Archangel Michael has joined him!
This series is a lot of fun and entertaining. You can tell the authors have done their research and the biblical references are hilarious.
At time of posting this series is available on Kindle Unlimited.
This series is a lot of fun and entertaining. You can tell the authors have done their research and the biblical references are hilarious.
At time of posting this series is available on Kindle Unlimited.
October 31, 2018
3,5/5
August 19, 2013
I’m still firmly of the belief that writing a genuinely funny story is the darkest of arts. Deciding what’s funny can be such a subjective thing. Writing something that is will appeal to multiple readers strikes me as almost impossible. The good news is that there are still those that attempt this feat. The even better news is that there are some who succeed. Heidi Goody and Iain Grant managed just that with their first collaboration, Clovenhoof. Now they are back for more and once again they have hit the nail squarely on the head.
In his own unique turn of phrase, Jeremy Clovenhoof is “cool, sophisticated and suave as buggery“. With a sartorial elegance all of his own, Bermuda shorts, cravat and smoking jacket anyone? He cuts a fashionable dash through the suburbs of Sutton Coldfield.
Clovenhoof remains a force of nature. Doing whatever he likes, pretty much whenever he likes, and often getting away with it. He engineers situations with a perverse sense of glee just to see what the outcome will be. He is such a charmer though, that it’s difficult not to warm to his particular brand of chaos. He delights in playing tricks on everyone. In all honesty, for the Angel of Abyss, most of his pranks are never really that evil. Put it this way, not that many people die, they just tend to get horribly embarrassed. I was glad to see that, like its predecessor, Pigeonwings retains its terribly civilised British sense of humor.
New to the human realm, the archangel Michael is constantly confused by what it means to be alive. His sense of horror at the most basic of human functions are a joy to behold. Clovenhoof, enthusiastic as ever, is on hand to help hinder Michael at every turn.
Ben and Nerys, both featured in book one, also return. Ben finally finds love, after a fashion, and Nerys reconnects with her estranged family. There are also a group of secretive monks who are up to a number of slightly dubious schemes. Just why is their monastery so darned important? Amidst all this nonsensical drama, Clovenhoof and Michael attempt to unravel the mysteries of the universe and understand the human condition normally using copious amounts of alcohol.
Goody and Grant are obviously having a blast with this series and it’s evident in their collaboration. There are a plethora of absurdly silly moments, more than a few that made me laugh out loud. There are also some other, subtler gags that made me smile. Clovenhoof’s relationship with modern technology, or lack thereof, is a running joke that works well; his delight at owning his first mobile phone is particularly amusing.
Nothing is ever taken too seriously and this keeps this moving along in an entertaining fashion. When using organized religion as one of key plot points there is always the danger that things could get a trifle heavy. It would be a shame to get bogged in theological doctrine and happily both authors avoid that trap. The deepest theological questions you will find in Pigeonwings is “If God made Adam and Eve, why are they always pictured with belly buttons?”.
It’s always a pleasure when you’re reading takes you off the beaten track and you discover a hidden independent gem like this. Pigeonwings is a hoot. The characters are wonderfully observed and range from the wryly amusing, Michael, to the downright anarchic Clovenhoof. Who knew that modern life could cause so much distress for an angel and the Devil? Think ‘The Odd Couple’ on steroids, and you’re about half way there.
In his own unique turn of phrase, Jeremy Clovenhoof is “cool, sophisticated and suave as buggery“. With a sartorial elegance all of his own, Bermuda shorts, cravat and smoking jacket anyone? He cuts a fashionable dash through the suburbs of Sutton Coldfield.
Clovenhoof remains a force of nature. Doing whatever he likes, pretty much whenever he likes, and often getting away with it. He engineers situations with a perverse sense of glee just to see what the outcome will be. He is such a charmer though, that it’s difficult not to warm to his particular brand of chaos. He delights in playing tricks on everyone. In all honesty, for the Angel of Abyss, most of his pranks are never really that evil. Put it this way, not that many people die, they just tend to get horribly embarrassed. I was glad to see that, like its predecessor, Pigeonwings retains its terribly civilised British sense of humor.
New to the human realm, the archangel Michael is constantly confused by what it means to be alive. His sense of horror at the most basic of human functions are a joy to behold. Clovenhoof, enthusiastic as ever, is on hand to help hinder Michael at every turn.
Ben and Nerys, both featured in book one, also return. Ben finally finds love, after a fashion, and Nerys reconnects with her estranged family. There are also a group of secretive monks who are up to a number of slightly dubious schemes. Just why is their monastery so darned important? Amidst all this nonsensical drama, Clovenhoof and Michael attempt to unravel the mysteries of the universe and understand the human condition normally using copious amounts of alcohol.
Goody and Grant are obviously having a blast with this series and it’s evident in their collaboration. There are a plethora of absurdly silly moments, more than a few that made me laugh out loud. There are also some other, subtler gags that made me smile. Clovenhoof’s relationship with modern technology, or lack thereof, is a running joke that works well; his delight at owning his first mobile phone is particularly amusing.
Nothing is ever taken too seriously and this keeps this moving along in an entertaining fashion. When using organized religion as one of key plot points there is always the danger that things could get a trifle heavy. It would be a shame to get bogged in theological doctrine and happily both authors avoid that trap. The deepest theological questions you will find in Pigeonwings is “If God made Adam and Eve, why are they always pictured with belly buttons?”.
It’s always a pleasure when you’re reading takes you off the beaten track and you discover a hidden independent gem like this. Pigeonwings is a hoot. The characters are wonderfully observed and range from the wryly amusing, Michael, to the downright anarchic Clovenhoof. Who knew that modern life could cause so much distress for an angel and the Devil? Think ‘The Odd Couple’ on steroids, and you’re about half way there.
February 17, 2022
Second in the Clovenhoof urban fantasy series revolving around the retired Lucifer, who's now living in an apartment in Birmingham. The focus is split between the Archangel Michael and Jayne and Ben. It's been almost two months since
Clovenhoof
, 1.
My Take
Pigeonwings is composed of strung-together vignettes in which Goody/Grant are poking fun at everyday aspects of human life from food to the horror of a visit home to the family to kicking over religious stories to a mother who should be put away for meanness and snobbery — no wonder her kids are warped, and to sibling rivalries with sisters desperate for men and clueless about their effect on them, oy.
Goody/Grant use third person global subjective point-of-view, if only so we can read the thoughts, emotions, and view events through the eyes of a variety of characters. Jayne and Ben have an interesting character arc in this with both learning some hard truths about themselves and each other.
That abbey has got some issues going on, and it only gets crazier the more you read. You will arrive at the truth by the end with Goody/Grant teasing you along the way, feeding those hints. Oh. Boy. I think I like the apple tree the most, lol. But . . . onion beer? As for those loaded quiches and the apple jam, ROFLMAO.
Somehow Michael has enough money to completely renovate his flat . . . including removing that horror of horrors, the toilet. Ya gotta give him points for wanting to blend in and learn how to live on earth. If only he weren't so cluelessly full of himself! I can sympathize with his desire to redecorate the church, improve parishioner's fashion sense, and the truth about St Michael.
He's learning all about human life: the need to eat — he is not convinced about angel cake, dealing with unpleasant secretions, and his "thing". Oh, lord, his obsession with that last and his cluelessness in what one does NOT do, show, or speak of is such a crack-up. Michael does have that entitlement thing going, his plans to apply for a job as Prime Minister, a captain of industry, Secretary General of the UN, etc. He's also obsessed with the idea that he's been sent to earth for a reason, that somehow he must obtain pardon for what he's done.
It is fun to watch Michael go for the gadgets (a pleasure I understand, call me GadgetGirl, lol,) only he's much better at it. It's also a point of subconscious oneupmanship he has with Clovenhoof, *more laughter*.
Clovenhoof has gotten hold of Aunt Molly's cellphone and is wreaking havoc with her contacts. In spite of his crude antics, he does seem to be developing some bit of conscience . . . Oh, lordy, the lengths to which Nerys' neighbors go to, to keep her from selling her apartment, ROFLMAO.
This story is perfect for those who get a kick out of farts and poop jokes,
Bus horoscopes??
The Story
Its days in a life on earth as Michael attempts to blend in, even as he hopes to gain His forgiveness and take him back into the Celestial City. Please!
Luckily Michael has such helpful neighbors and meets new friends willing to help relieve him of his money.
The Characters
The Archangel Michael is the new tenant in the building (the apartment had been Mrs Astrakhan's) and keeps a journal. Little G is the teddy bear he bonds with. Ya gotta feel sorry for a guy who cries himself to sleep. G-sez is an app Michael created.
Michael's neighbors in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England
Jeremy Clovenhoof, a.k.a. Lucifer or the Adversary or Kaa, is still red with horns and his hooves, but most people seem him as a handsome, slightly over-the-hill guy. He's working, oh boy, for a funeral director. Manpreet is Clovenhoof's supervisor. Mr Waddington is a client who may get a gobstopper in his cheeks.
Ben "Baghera" Kitchen, a neighbor, has few social graces and runs a secondhand bookstore, Books ‘n’ Bobs. His hobby is wargaming. The nagging Pam and the war-obsessed and boring Tony Kitchen are his parents.
Nerys Thomas is another neighbor in the building with an apartment she inherited from her aunt Molly as well as Twinkle, the Yorkshire terrier she also inherited from her aunt. She works at the Helping Hand Job Agency. Her sisters include Catherine who's married to a footballer. The divining Lydia and the conniving Jayne who still live at home.
The Reverend Zack Purdey is the rector of St Michael's Church. Gladys is missing a cat. Darren "Baloo" Pottersmore, once known as Pitspawn, a gaming friend of Ben’s, volunteers at the church, helping with the cub pack. Angela is the missing Akela of the evil cub pack of whom the villainous Spartacus Wilson is the leader. More members include PJ, Kenzie, and Jefri. Stephanie is another child. Andy also volunteers and works out at the gym.
The Boldmere Oak is a favorite tavern for Clovenhook, Nerys, and Ben. Lennox is the all-seeing barman. Mistress Verthandi does tarot readings. Karl is one of the guys who, um, mistakes Jayne's and Nerys' nightclubbing get-ups. Donna and Lotta are transvestites. It's a sad tale about Elizabeth Siddal, Rossetti's wife who posed precariously. Friends in Molly's Contacts include Averill, Mavis, and Cybil. Elk Davis is a scamming spirit guide. Argyll is a wargaming friend of Ben's. Chad is a paintball instructor. The appalling Opal is in charge at the spa.
Wales
Nerys' family lives in Aberdaron with the oddest lifestyle. Mom (Agnes) and Dad (Ewan) are divorced, but Dad, who's into ancient history and mythology, lives in a shed attached to the greenhouse at the bottom of the garden. And he works for the Food Standards Agency. Agnes is the chair of the Women's Institute (WI).
Next door's brilliant collie, Jessie, is my favorite character. Glyn Pettigrew is a farmer. Dylan Davies is one of the unfortunates at the pub. Owen is the boatman at Porth Meudwy. Gryff and the tractor. John Michell has his own theories about ley lines. Susan Jenkins from the Melin Morfa is lecturing at the WI. Some of those affected by honesty include the dodgy butcher, the traffic warden, and the headteacher.
St Cadfan's Abbey is . . .
. . . on Bardsey Island, a.k.a. Avalon? Abbot Ambrose has some really weird habits. Barry is a large peacock pet of the abbot's. Brother Arthur is the disabled prior of St Cadfan's. Brother Sebastian is the procurator. Novice Trevor is actually Novice Stephen who fled an evening with Nerys. Brother Manfred is the refectorian with a unique approach to repairing the tapestries and a chequered history. More brothers include Gillespie and Henry.
The Celestial City is Heaven. Emma Kendall had been a friend of Ben's when they were six. Larry Pearce had an unfortunate encounter with Jayne's arrow. Adam and Eve had three children: Cain, Abel, and Seth.
The Cover and Title
The cover is white and blue with a black background. The blue is inside the halo and creates the body silhouette of Michael/Clovenhoof as well as the shadows in his wings and the leaf on the white apple. The white is the halo, the wings, and Michael/Clovenhoof's teeth as well as the title and authors' names. The title is braced on either end with flaring wings and a halo over the i's with the authors' names tucked to the right of the head of the "angel". Nothing, sigh, about the series info.
The title is the nickname Clovenhoof has given Michael, Pigeonwings.
My Take
Pigeonwings is composed of strung-together vignettes in which Goody/Grant are poking fun at everyday aspects of human life from food to the horror of a visit home to the family to kicking over religious stories to a mother who should be put away for meanness and snobbery — no wonder her kids are warped, and to sibling rivalries with sisters desperate for men and clueless about their effect on them, oy.
Goody/Grant use third person global subjective point-of-view, if only so we can read the thoughts, emotions, and view events through the eyes of a variety of characters. Jayne and Ben have an interesting character arc in this with both learning some hard truths about themselves and each other.
That abbey has got some issues going on, and it only gets crazier the more you read. You will arrive at the truth by the end with Goody/Grant teasing you along the way, feeding those hints. Oh. Boy. I think I like the apple tree the most, lol. But . . . onion beer? As for those loaded quiches and the apple jam, ROFLMAO.
Somehow Michael has enough money to completely renovate his flat . . . including removing that horror of horrors, the toilet. Ya gotta give him points for wanting to blend in and learn how to live on earth. If only he weren't so cluelessly full of himself! I can sympathize with his desire to redecorate the church, improve parishioner's fashion sense, and the truth about St Michael.
He's learning all about human life: the need to eat — he is not convinced about angel cake, dealing with unpleasant secretions, and his "thing". Oh, lord, his obsession with that last and his cluelessness in what one does NOT do, show, or speak of is such a crack-up. Michael does have that entitlement thing going, his plans to apply for a job as Prime Minister, a captain of industry, Secretary General of the UN, etc. He's also obsessed with the idea that he's been sent to earth for a reason, that somehow he must obtain pardon for what he's done.
It is fun to watch Michael go for the gadgets (a pleasure I understand, call me GadgetGirl, lol,) only he's much better at it. It's also a point of subconscious oneupmanship he has with Clovenhoof, *more laughter*.
Clovenhoof has gotten hold of Aunt Molly's cellphone and is wreaking havoc with her contacts. In spite of his crude antics, he does seem to be developing some bit of conscience . . . Oh, lordy, the lengths to which Nerys' neighbors go to, to keep her from selling her apartment, ROFLMAO.
"Men are closed books until you check them out of the library, my dear. It's only when you take them home that you find out what secrets lie between their pages."The fossilized Abbot Ambrose who can't let loose and stay at the abbey. Who's gonna know? The effects of "enhanced" foods that send the WI on a spree, Clovenhoof's instigations, the sex, the wedding, the paintball stag party, the museum trip, and the stereotypes of British customer service, lol, will keep you laughing.
This story is perfect for those who get a kick out of farts and poop jokes,
Bus horoscopes??
The Story
Its days in a life on earth as Michael attempts to blend in, even as he hopes to gain His forgiveness and take him back into the Celestial City. Please!
Luckily Michael has such helpful neighbors and meets new friends willing to help relieve him of his money.
The Characters
The Archangel Michael is the new tenant in the building (the apartment had been Mrs Astrakhan's) and keeps a journal. Little G is the teddy bear he bonds with. Ya gotta feel sorry for a guy who cries himself to sleep. G-sez is an app Michael created.
Michael's neighbors in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England
Jeremy Clovenhoof, a.k.a. Lucifer or the Adversary or Kaa, is still red with horns and his hooves, but most people seem him as a handsome, slightly over-the-hill guy. He's working, oh boy, for a funeral director. Manpreet is Clovenhoof's supervisor. Mr Waddington is a client who may get a gobstopper in his cheeks.
Ben "Baghera" Kitchen, a neighbor, has few social graces and runs a secondhand bookstore, Books ‘n’ Bobs. His hobby is wargaming. The nagging Pam and the war-obsessed and boring Tony Kitchen are his parents.
Nerys Thomas is another neighbor in the building with an apartment she inherited from her aunt Molly as well as Twinkle, the Yorkshire terrier she also inherited from her aunt. She works at the Helping Hand Job Agency. Her sisters include Catherine who's married to a footballer. The divining Lydia and the conniving Jayne who still live at home.
The Reverend Zack Purdey is the rector of St Michael's Church. Gladys is missing a cat. Darren "Baloo" Pottersmore, once known as Pitspawn, a gaming friend of Ben’s, volunteers at the church, helping with the cub pack. Angela is the missing Akela of the evil cub pack of whom the villainous Spartacus Wilson is the leader. More members include PJ, Kenzie, and Jefri. Stephanie is another child. Andy also volunteers and works out at the gym.
The Boldmere Oak is a favorite tavern for Clovenhook, Nerys, and Ben. Lennox is the all-seeing barman. Mistress Verthandi does tarot readings. Karl is one of the guys who, um, mistakes Jayne's and Nerys' nightclubbing get-ups. Donna and Lotta are transvestites. It's a sad tale about Elizabeth Siddal, Rossetti's wife who posed precariously. Friends in Molly's Contacts include Averill, Mavis, and Cybil. Elk Davis is a scamming spirit guide. Argyll is a wargaming friend of Ben's. Chad is a paintball instructor. The appalling Opal is in charge at the spa.
Wales
Nerys' family lives in Aberdaron with the oddest lifestyle. Mom (Agnes) and Dad (Ewan) are divorced, but Dad, who's into ancient history and mythology, lives in a shed attached to the greenhouse at the bottom of the garden. And he works for the Food Standards Agency. Agnes is the chair of the Women's Institute (WI).
Next door's brilliant collie, Jessie, is my favorite character. Glyn Pettigrew is a farmer. Dylan Davies is one of the unfortunates at the pub. Owen is the boatman at Porth Meudwy. Gryff and the tractor. John Michell has his own theories about ley lines. Susan Jenkins from the Melin Morfa is lecturing at the WI. Some of those affected by honesty include the dodgy butcher, the traffic warden, and the headteacher.
St Cadfan's Abbey is . . .
. . . on Bardsey Island, a.k.a. Avalon? Abbot Ambrose has some really weird habits. Barry is a large peacock pet of the abbot's. Brother Arthur is the disabled prior of St Cadfan's. Brother Sebastian is the procurator. Novice Trevor is actually Novice Stephen who fled an evening with Nerys. Brother Manfred is the refectorian with a unique approach to repairing the tapestries and a chequered history. More brothers include Gillespie and Henry.
The Celestial City is Heaven. Emma Kendall had been a friend of Ben's when they were six. Larry Pearce had an unfortunate encounter with Jayne's arrow. Adam and Eve had three children: Cain, Abel, and Seth.
The Cover and Title
The cover is white and blue with a black background. The blue is inside the halo and creates the body silhouette of Michael/Clovenhoof as well as the shadows in his wings and the leaf on the white apple. The white is the halo, the wings, and Michael/Clovenhoof's teeth as well as the title and authors' names. The title is braced on either end with flaring wings and a halo over the i's with the authors' names tucked to the right of the head of the "angel". Nothing, sigh, about the series info.
The title is the nickname Clovenhoof has given Michael, Pigeonwings.
September 10, 2013
This book has caused me to get some very strange looks while on the bus, due to the many, many muffled splutters of laughter which have emerged over the last couple of days!!
I loved Clovenhoof, and was over the moon when I heard about Pigeonwings, and I have to say that it did not disappoint. The humour, outrageous antics and the sheer exuberance of the characters that Heide Goody and Iain Grant have created have made this such a fantastic read. All of the old friends from Clovenhoof are there - Jeremy himself, Nerys and Ben - as well as lots of new friends to get to know - Reverend Zack, Andy, Jayne, the monks, and (former) archangel Michael...or as Jeremy very soon renames him, Pigeonwings.
There were so many incidents that made me cry with laughter - the Soyuz unit, the first aid lesson for the cubs, the museum, paintball. I even found myself re-reading certain parts, because I was laughing so much, and had to re-read them because I wanted to carry on laughing (does that make sense?!)
I loved watching Michael's forays into the human world, and his reaction to certain functions of the human body was so predictable - and I couldn't stop laughing at the compare and contrast moment at the pub! And the way Clovenhoof decided to educate him about other bodily functions by using posters made me cry with laughter.
This book was a joy to read, and I didn't want it to end - although of course I wanted to find out who the mysterious monks were (I was almost right - I just didn't go back far enough!) - and now I must wait for the next one to be written. Everyone needs a friend like Clovenhoof...although perhaps you might like him to stay as far away as possible, and not investigating your bathroom... Please, please give us another fix of Clovenhoof and Pigeonwings very soon!!
I loved Clovenhoof, and was over the moon when I heard about Pigeonwings, and I have to say that it did not disappoint. The humour, outrageous antics and the sheer exuberance of the characters that Heide Goody and Iain Grant have created have made this such a fantastic read. All of the old friends from Clovenhoof are there - Jeremy himself, Nerys and Ben - as well as lots of new friends to get to know - Reverend Zack, Andy, Jayne, the monks, and (former) archangel Michael...or as Jeremy very soon renames him, Pigeonwings.
There were so many incidents that made me cry with laughter - the Soyuz unit, the first aid lesson for the cubs, the museum, paintball. I even found myself re-reading certain parts, because I was laughing so much, and had to re-read them because I wanted to carry on laughing (does that make sense?!)
I loved watching Michael's forays into the human world, and his reaction to certain functions of the human body was so predictable - and I couldn't stop laughing at the compare and contrast moment at the pub! And the way Clovenhoof decided to educate him about other bodily functions by using posters made me cry with laughter.
This book was a joy to read, and I didn't want it to end - although of course I wanted to find out who the mysterious monks were (I was almost right - I just didn't go back far enough!) - and now I must wait for the next one to be written. Everyone needs a friend like Clovenhoof...although perhaps you might like him to stay as far away as possible, and not investigating your bathroom... Please, please give us another fix of Clovenhoof and Pigeonwings very soon!!
May 21, 2015
Pigeonwings is the sequel to Clovenhoof.
Even though you could read Pigeonwings as a stand alone I would highly recommend reading Clovenhoof first as not only is it also hilarious the first meeting of the main characters Jeremy, Ben and Nerys is one that you don't want to miss.
In Pigeonwings we meet a few new characters but the main one is Archangel Michael who like Jeremy has been sent to earth to go it alone and live as a mere mortal.
It is now the turn of Michael to figure out how humans live and having to come to terms with his new way of life. As with Jeremy in Clovenhoof, Michaels road of discovery is one of great enjoyment for the readers. There are quite a few funny incidents but I especially loved the story telling session with the children at Sunday school and the chapters with the cubs.
Even though I didn't laugh out loud as much with this book as I did with Clovenhoof, Pigeonwings is still a really great read. How the 2 authors come up with such great characters and story lines is beyond me. These are books you really need to read to realise what gems they are, definitely the funniest series of books you will ever read.
Even though you could read Pigeonwings as a stand alone I would highly recommend reading Clovenhoof first as not only is it also hilarious the first meeting of the main characters Jeremy, Ben and Nerys is one that you don't want to miss.
In Pigeonwings we meet a few new characters but the main one is Archangel Michael who like Jeremy has been sent to earth to go it alone and live as a mere mortal.
It is now the turn of Michael to figure out how humans live and having to come to terms with his new way of life. As with Jeremy in Clovenhoof, Michaels road of discovery is one of great enjoyment for the readers. There are quite a few funny incidents but I especially loved the story telling session with the children at Sunday school and the chapters with the cubs.
Even though I didn't laugh out loud as much with this book as I did with Clovenhoof, Pigeonwings is still a really great read. How the 2 authors come up with such great characters and story lines is beyond me. These are books you really need to read to realise what gems they are, definitely the funniest series of books you will ever read.
October 23, 2016
Archangel Michael is banished to earth for participating in Saint Peter's "Keep Heaven Holy" scheme (meant to make Heaven more exclusive and funnel more souls to Hell for minor transgressions). Personally, I agree with making Heaven exclusive to vegans, especially since Saint Francis keeps his animals on site and is especially fond of bunnies, but that's an agenda I intend to push for once I get there.
Back to the book... Michael ends up living in the same building as the banished Satan. He finds Satan repugnant. He also finds bodily functions repugnant. Once he gets over redecorating his flat and realizing that he probably shouldn't have had the toilet removed, Michael begins to settle in. He joins a church, he joins a gym. He develops an app.
Michael also goes to a wedding on an island off Wales and finds something he lost a very long time ago... Read this book.
Back to the book... Michael ends up living in the same building as the banished Satan. He finds Satan repugnant. He also finds bodily functions repugnant. Once he gets over redecorating his flat and realizing that he probably shouldn't have had the toilet removed, Michael begins to settle in. He joins a church, he joins a gym. He develops an app.
Michael also goes to a wedding on an island off Wales and finds something he lost a very long time ago... Read this book.
December 7, 2016
Pigeonwings is the second book in the Clovenhoof series and once again you are guaranteed some giggles as we meet up with Jeremy, Ben, Nerys and The Archangel Michael and the gang. Full of ridiculously amusing situations, Jeremy Clovenhoof (formerly known as Satan) is outrageous and hysterical.
January 25, 2024
I don’t think I enjoyed this one quite as much as I remembered enjoying the first one (though it has been a while) I remember every chapter in the first book played almost like an episodic comedy television structure. Every chapter started with an A and B and sometimes C plot and by the end of each chapter the book would intertwine them into a hilariously satisfying payoff. This book however is far looser with this and I wasn’t a big fan of the change. I think the first book was definitely funnier and more interesting, this is mainly due to the fact that our protagonist has shifted from Clovenhoof to Micheal. Which I found a shame because clovenhoof is the more interesting and exciting character. Whilst Michael naivety was charming early on it doesn’t compare to clovenhoofs reckless endeavours in the first book. There’s no sex doll incident or blood pudding incident, and even the writer knew they were more exciting incidents as they felt the need to mention them countless times. Clovenhoof is a great character, he’s childish and manipulative and cares extremely little for those around him which makes him a pleasure to read about as he gets into shennagins. I felt it rather wasted and upsetting to see him take a back seat in this book.
The book was very enjoyable for the most part however, the opening act and closing act of the book were the highlights and Clovenhoof is a delight to read about. The book stagnates in the middle however as it becomes very filler.
The book was very enjoyable for the most part however, the opening act and closing act of the book were the highlights and Clovenhoof is a delight to read about. The book stagnates in the middle however as it becomes very filler.
February 17, 2019
Pigeonwings is a very funny book and highly entertaining! Now, on to Godsquad!
February 4, 2022
apples!
January 28, 2016
I was very disappointed in this sequel. The first book was so unrelentingly funny, and I love the character of Jeremy Clovenhoof. He's just the right mix of innocent and profane, and I laughed all through this book's predecessor. Even when I discovered the book had a plot, it was still good and funny and there's just something I love about redeeming the irredeemable.
Did corrupting the incorruptible, as they tried to do in Pigeonwings, work just as well?
Michael (as in, the Archangel Michael), banished from the Celestial City for his treachery in Clovenhoof , ends up moving into the flat downstairs from our beloved Clovenhoof. And while his initiation into the human world had some funny bits (like discovering his recently added bodily functions), Michael is himself a much less compelling character than Clovenhoof, and he isn't even remotely as funny. I didn't like him, and a book like this, which is only funny if the characters aren't hugely annoying, didn't work for me. Unfortunately.
This one had a lot more plot in it, and I think that could've been a good thing, but the plot it has is incredibly boring. I wanted to skip most of it.
Since the rest of this series doesn't feature its titular character,
I don't think I'll be reading any more of these books.
TL;DR: This sequel made me sad, because the first in the series made me so happy. This one didn't.
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Nowhere NEAR as good as the first in the series. Review to come.
Did corrupting the incorruptible, as they tried to do in Pigeonwings, work just as well?
Michael (as in, the Archangel Michael), banished from the Celestial City for his treachery in Clovenhoof , ends up moving into the flat downstairs from our beloved Clovenhoof. And while his initiation into the human world had some funny bits (like discovering his recently added bodily functions), Michael is himself a much less compelling character than Clovenhoof, and he isn't even remotely as funny. I didn't like him, and a book like this, which is only funny if the characters aren't hugely annoying, didn't work for me. Unfortunately.
This one had a lot more plot in it, and I think that could've been a good thing, but the plot it has is incredibly boring. I wanted to skip most of it.
Since the rest of this series doesn't feature its titular character,
I don't think I'll be reading any more of these books.
TL;DR: This sequel made me sad, because the first in the series made me so happy. This one didn't.
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Nowhere NEAR as good as the first in the series. Review to come.
March 23, 2023
I laughed out loud. Over and over. This book is just so funny. Satan and Archangel Michael both have flats in the same prewar building in a suburb of Birmingham, UK. Jeremy Clovenhoof (aka Satan, the Morning Star, Lucifer, the Dark Lord) has been on earth a year and is an old hand at creating havoc while Michael is the new Saint on the block, but he adapts quickly, excluding his denial of bowel evacuation.
Michael develops are smartphone app that makes him rich, becomes a Cub Scout leader and tries to get God's forgiveness. The humans, Ben Kitchen and Nevrys, who live in the other 2 flats in the building try to remain sane while all is going crazy about them. Luckily they are both a little nuts as well.This book is fun, funny, heartwarming and adorable. I cannot wait for the next in the series.
Michael develops are smartphone app that makes him rich, becomes a Cub Scout leader and tries to get God's forgiveness. The humans, Ben Kitchen and Nevrys, who live in the other 2 flats in the building try to remain sane while all is going crazy about them. Luckily they are both a little nuts as well.This book is fun, funny, heartwarming and adorable. I cannot wait for the next in the series.
September 12, 2017
PigeonWings by Heide Goody and Iain Grant - a review
Pigeonwings is the second book in the ongoing Clovenhoof series of comedy novels by Goody and Grant, and shows clearly a developing style and vision for the somewhat bizarre cast of characters. Briefly, Satan was banished to Earth (more precisely, to Sutton Coldfield near Birmingham in the UK) in the previous book, as the result of rather shady goings-on in Heaven to cover for God’s sudden absence (I told you it was bizarre!). At the end of that book, Satan (now known as Jeremy Clovenhoof) was joined in exile by his ancient enemy, the Archangel Michael, and this novel moves the pair of them into new adventures, dragging their dubious and rather perplexed flatmates and neighbours with them, in what can only really be described as a mad caper that includes (to quote from the book’s own blurb) spear-wielding cub scouts, a jar of very dangerous jam, naked paintball and a whole lot more besides…
My review for Clovenhoof included the comment that it felt a little episodic, but that is not the case with Pigeonwings - this is a far more crafted novel, with a coherent and in its own mad way logical plot thread, into which a number of almost-but-not-quite side-elements are woven. There are throwbacks to the previous volume which serve to add further coherency, and strengthen the impression that the authors have everything under control and are actually being very, very clever (which I can well believe); there is also a good deal of character development going on as we get insights into the chaotic banality (honestly not a contradiction!) of their lives, into which both Michael and Clovenhoof cannot seem to help crashing repeatedly.
The tale builds nicely, slowly dropping hints and clues here and there, and rising to a splendid conclusion amid broken dreams, the loss of the most precious things possible and the ashes of a monastery burned to the ground in under a chapter - what else would one expect from Michael and Lucifer! This was an excellent read, with surprises and laughs on virtually every page, some well-drawn characters (some of whom are simply frightful!) and some very clever storytelling indeed. An easy five stars for me.
Pigeonwings is the second book in the ongoing Clovenhoof series of comedy novels by Goody and Grant, and shows clearly a developing style and vision for the somewhat bizarre cast of characters. Briefly, Satan was banished to Earth (more precisely, to Sutton Coldfield near Birmingham in the UK) in the previous book, as the result of rather shady goings-on in Heaven to cover for God’s sudden absence (I told you it was bizarre!). At the end of that book, Satan (now known as Jeremy Clovenhoof) was joined in exile by his ancient enemy, the Archangel Michael, and this novel moves the pair of them into new adventures, dragging their dubious and rather perplexed flatmates and neighbours with them, in what can only really be described as a mad caper that includes (to quote from the book’s own blurb) spear-wielding cub scouts, a jar of very dangerous jam, naked paintball and a whole lot more besides…
My review for Clovenhoof included the comment that it felt a little episodic, but that is not the case with Pigeonwings - this is a far more crafted novel, with a coherent and in its own mad way logical plot thread, into which a number of almost-but-not-quite side-elements are woven. There are throwbacks to the previous volume which serve to add further coherency, and strengthen the impression that the authors have everything under control and are actually being very, very clever (which I can well believe); there is also a good deal of character development going on as we get insights into the chaotic banality (honestly not a contradiction!) of their lives, into which both Michael and Clovenhoof cannot seem to help crashing repeatedly.
The tale builds nicely, slowly dropping hints and clues here and there, and rising to a splendid conclusion amid broken dreams, the loss of the most precious things possible and the ashes of a monastery burned to the ground in under a chapter - what else would one expect from Michael and Lucifer! This was an excellent read, with surprises and laughs on virtually every page, some well-drawn characters (some of whom are simply frightful!) and some very clever storytelling indeed. An easy five stars for me.
December 6, 2020
Basically as much fun as the first one, but with a few slight weaknesses towards the end.
After the events of the previous book, (Ex-)Archangel Michael now finds himself exiled to Birmingham, just like Satan aka Jeremy Clovenhoof. Although he prefers to see it as a mission rather than as a punishment. He even moves into the flat next to his former nemesis and although Clovenhoof is still a central part of the novel, the largest part of the plot focusses on Michael and how he is coping with life on earth.
Needless to say, it's pretty much as hilarious as Clovenhoof's fist steps living among humans, although for slightly different reasons. Clovenhoof seems to have come to terms with his exile and mostly enjoys himself by being a menace, though a mostly harmless one considering he is literally the devil.
Michael on the other hand seems to easily adjust to some aspects of life on earth that were an utter mystery to Clovenhoof when he first came to Birmingham, like for example finance and general good behaviour. His problems lie more in the department of bodily functions and sexuality, so prepare for a barrage of well-delivered dirty jokes, some of which you can see coming from afar but which will still bring out tears of laughter. Plus, Michael is rather naive and innocent, so he's basically exactly the opposite of Clovenhoof.
The first part of the novel focusses on little episodes of Michael adjusting to his new situation, with the focus shifting to some of the other characters during the second half. Some chapters hint at a greater plot early on, but that plot only really comes to fruition towards the end and honestly feels a bit lackluster. Like it was put in there just so that there is some kind of overarching plot at all. Don't get me wrong, it's not that bad, but it's certainly not the strong point of this novel.
Anyway, this was great fun and I've already got the next one lined up.
After the events of the previous book, (Ex-)Archangel Michael now finds himself exiled to Birmingham, just like Satan aka Jeremy Clovenhoof. Although he prefers to see it as a mission rather than as a punishment. He even moves into the flat next to his former nemesis and although Clovenhoof is still a central part of the novel, the largest part of the plot focusses on Michael and how he is coping with life on earth.
Needless to say, it's pretty much as hilarious as Clovenhoof's fist steps living among humans, although for slightly different reasons. Clovenhoof seems to have come to terms with his exile and mostly enjoys himself by being a menace, though a mostly harmless one considering he is literally the devil.
Michael on the other hand seems to easily adjust to some aspects of life on earth that were an utter mystery to Clovenhoof when he first came to Birmingham, like for example finance and general good behaviour. His problems lie more in the department of bodily functions and sexuality, so prepare for a barrage of well-delivered dirty jokes, some of which you can see coming from afar but which will still bring out tears of laughter. Plus, Michael is rather naive and innocent, so he's basically exactly the opposite of Clovenhoof.
The first part of the novel focusses on little episodes of Michael adjusting to his new situation, with the focus shifting to some of the other characters during the second half. Some chapters hint at a greater plot early on, but that plot only really comes to fruition towards the end and honestly feels a bit lackluster. Like it was put in there just so that there is some kind of overarching plot at all. Don't get me wrong, it's not that bad, but it's certainly not the strong point of this novel.
Anyway, this was great fun and I've already got the next one lined up.
April 28, 2018
kindle unlimited, read through the other 3, basically unrelated book, and not going through this series, and it all started because wanted to see what the one about Trump was, go figure
As punishment for his part in an attempted coup in Heaven, the Archangel Michael is banished to Earth. The holiest of the angelic host has to learn to live as a mortal, not an easy job when you’ve got Satan as a next-door neighbour.
Michael soon finds that being a good person involves more than helping out at Sunday school and attending church coffee mornings. He has to find his purpose in life, deal with earthly temptations and solve a mystery involving some unusual monks and a jar of very dangerous jam.
Sequel to the best-selling Clovenhoof, Heide Goody and Iain Grant have written a wild comedy that features spear-wielding cub scouts, accidental transvestites, King Arthur, a super-intelligent sheepdog, hallucinogenic snacks, evil peacocks, old ladies with biscuits, naked paintball, stolen tractors, clairvoyant computers, the Women’s Institute, and way too much alcohol.
Clovenhoof (Clovenhoof Book 1) (Jul 26, 2012)
Pigeonwings (Clovenhoof Book 2) (Aug 10, 2013)
Godsquad (Clovenhoof Book 3) (Clovenhoof Book 3) (Apr 23, 2015)
Hellzapoppin' (Clovenhoof Book 4) (Oct 1, 2015)
Beelzebelle (Clovenhoof Book 5) (Apr 14, 2016)
Clovenhoof & the Trump of Doom (Clovenhoof Book 6) (Dec 18, 2016)
Satan's Shorts (Clovenhoof, #3)
Satan's Shorts is collection with the 3 books listed below but there are others
1 - Clovenhoof
2 - Pigeonwings
3 - Godsquad
4 - Hellzapoppin'
5 - Beelzebelle
Clovenhoof's Shed
Clovenhoof goes to Night School
Oddjobs
Oddjobs 2: This time it's Personnel
Mythfits
Disenchanted
As punishment for his part in an attempted coup in Heaven, the Archangel Michael is banished to Earth. The holiest of the angelic host has to learn to live as a mortal, not an easy job when you’ve got Satan as a next-door neighbour.
Michael soon finds that being a good person involves more than helping out at Sunday school and attending church coffee mornings. He has to find his purpose in life, deal with earthly temptations and solve a mystery involving some unusual monks and a jar of very dangerous jam.
Sequel to the best-selling Clovenhoof, Heide Goody and Iain Grant have written a wild comedy that features spear-wielding cub scouts, accidental transvestites, King Arthur, a super-intelligent sheepdog, hallucinogenic snacks, evil peacocks, old ladies with biscuits, naked paintball, stolen tractors, clairvoyant computers, the Women’s Institute, and way too much alcohol.
Clovenhoof (Clovenhoof Book 1) (Jul 26, 2012)
Pigeonwings (Clovenhoof Book 2) (Aug 10, 2013)
Godsquad (Clovenhoof Book 3) (Clovenhoof Book 3) (Apr 23, 2015)
Hellzapoppin' (Clovenhoof Book 4) (Oct 1, 2015)
Beelzebelle (Clovenhoof Book 5) (Apr 14, 2016)
Clovenhoof & the Trump of Doom (Clovenhoof Book 6) (Dec 18, 2016)
Satan's Shorts (Clovenhoof, #3)
Satan's Shorts is collection with the 3 books listed below but there are others
1 - Clovenhoof
2 - Pigeonwings
3 - Godsquad
4 - Hellzapoppin'
5 - Beelzebelle
Clovenhoof's Shed
Clovenhoof goes to Night School
Oddjobs
Oddjobs 2: This time it's Personnel
Mythfits
Disenchanted
January 26, 2020
As punishment for his part in an attempted coup in heaven, the archangel Michael is banished to Earth. The holiest of the angelic host has to learn to live as a mortal - not an easy job when you’ve got Satan as a next-door neighbour.
Michael soon finds that being a good person involves more than helping out at Sunday school and attending church coffee mornings. He has to find his purpose in life, deal with earthly temptations, and solve a mystery involving some unusual monks and a jar of very dangerous jam.
Heide Goody and Iain Grant have come up with this wild comedy that features spear-wielding cub scouts, accidental transvestites, King Arthur, a super-intelligent sheepdog, hallucinogenic snacks, evil peacocks, old ladies with biscuits, naked paintball, stolen tractors, clairvoyant computers, the Women’s Institute, and way too much alcohol.
The second book in this series and a fantastic follow on to Clovenhoof which I massively enjoyed. Jeremy is still stuck on earth in Boldmere, West Midlands but now joined by Archangel Michael, he of the title role. It was hilarious listening to Michael learning about day to day events and bodily functions whilst Clovenhoof is up to his old tricks of causing as much madness and mayhem as possible. Seriously, would you leave this man in charge of a troupe of boy scouts, even the little horrors we encounter in this book?! Brilliant stuff, aided and abetted by a peculiar order of monks. One of the best bits and real laugh out loud moments was the addition to certain familiar faces to the renovated tapestries - I listened to this as an audio book in the car and people must think I'm daft, chuckling along while I'm driving! Can't wait to dive into the next book!
Michael soon finds that being a good person involves more than helping out at Sunday school and attending church coffee mornings. He has to find his purpose in life, deal with earthly temptations, and solve a mystery involving some unusual monks and a jar of very dangerous jam.
Heide Goody and Iain Grant have come up with this wild comedy that features spear-wielding cub scouts, accidental transvestites, King Arthur, a super-intelligent sheepdog, hallucinogenic snacks, evil peacocks, old ladies with biscuits, naked paintball, stolen tractors, clairvoyant computers, the Women’s Institute, and way too much alcohol.
The second book in this series and a fantastic follow on to Clovenhoof which I massively enjoyed. Jeremy is still stuck on earth in Boldmere, West Midlands but now joined by Archangel Michael, he of the title role. It was hilarious listening to Michael learning about day to day events and bodily functions whilst Clovenhoof is up to his old tricks of causing as much madness and mayhem as possible. Seriously, would you leave this man in charge of a troupe of boy scouts, even the little horrors we encounter in this book?! Brilliant stuff, aided and abetted by a peculiar order of monks. One of the best bits and real laugh out loud moments was the addition to certain familiar faces to the renovated tapestries - I listened to this as an audio book in the car and people must think I'm daft, chuckling along while I'm driving! Can't wait to dive into the next book!
September 13, 2018
Pigeonwings is great fun to read, also British to the core. The action unfolds at a good pace, the characters are well drawn and funny. Not a boring moment.
The one gripe I may have is the character of Clovenhoof himself. He's more like a naughty teenager than the Prince of Darkness. Michael reminds me of my boss. Not much of an Archangel here either. Clearly, having presided over humanity's foibles for millennia, they'd know about the digestive and renal systems, and the evil of Satan would have manifested in more profound ways than flipping bras. Come to think of it, Satan is not really evil in himself. As the God's tool to tempt and handle the sinful and unrepentant, he's an integral part of the system. It is the souls he's dealing with that are evil, not Satan himself.
But, of course, how to draw the characters is the authors' prerogative. All, I'm saying is that if I was to write the book, I'd draw these two differently, and then, quite likely, the story wouldn't be any near as much fun as it is!
The one gripe I may have is the character of Clovenhoof himself. He's more like a naughty teenager than the Prince of Darkness. Michael reminds me of my boss. Not much of an Archangel here either. Clearly, having presided over humanity's foibles for millennia, they'd know about the digestive and renal systems, and the evil of Satan would have manifested in more profound ways than flipping bras. Come to think of it, Satan is not really evil in himself. As the God's tool to tempt and handle the sinful and unrepentant, he's an integral part of the system. It is the souls he's dealing with that are evil, not Satan himself.
But, of course, how to draw the characters is the authors' prerogative. All, I'm saying is that if I was to write the book, I'd draw these two differently, and then, quite likely, the story wouldn't be any near as much fun as it is!
August 18, 2024
Book 2.
Satan is already established on earth, the arch angel Michael joined him as a neighbor and there is a story from the bible that requires their attention nearby.
While Michael went through the fish out water trope that old nick did in book one the writing in this was tighter which made it more interesting and less meandering.
The main plot was interesting and the side characters & gages entertaining. My one complaint was that there were far too many coincidences to force the plot to work. Even the author noted this and had the characters mention the very, very, VERY long list of them in the epilogue as "god's plan" calling attention to it.
In the end however the plot does work and the dynamic between the characters is what carries it, I liked it way more than book one and looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
Satan is already established on earth, the arch angel Michael joined him as a neighbor and there is a story from the bible that requires their attention nearby.
While Michael went through the fish out water trope that old nick did in book one the writing in this was tighter which made it more interesting and less meandering.
The main plot was interesting and the side characters & gages entertaining. My one complaint was that there were far too many coincidences to force the plot to work. Even the author noted this and had the characters mention the very, very, VERY long list of them in the epilogue as "god's plan" calling attention to it.
In the end however the plot does work and the dynamic between the characters is what carries it, I liked it way more than book one and looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
January 26, 2024
Another laugh-out loud tale of a fallen angel, earth-bound Satan, and a fabulously funny group of friends and misfits sliding and lurching from one crisis and disaster to another with often hilarious outcomes for us the sniggering reader. For a comedy, the religious and general history aspects are very well researched and used to great effect to enhance the comedic situations. This second instalment sees the relationships between the main characters deepen and reference their previous shared incident-strewn histories, which sets us up nicely to relish what hapless capers the next episode brings for them all.
As for book one, very recommended.
As for book one, very recommended.
May 5, 2020
I should admit up front I am a miserable git, and not much makes me laugh these days. Pigeonwings did keep me amused for the entire length, however, so it must be good. My only issue was trying to work out how the humans perceive the devil, as I missed book one and this doesn’t really get explained, other than we eventually find out that people just don’t seem to see the hooves and horns, for some reason.
Despite the supernatural element, the characters are all down to earth, and are the type you’d meet on any night out in the city. If your luck was against you.
Worth a read.
Despite the supernatural element, the characters are all down to earth, and are the type you’d meet on any night out in the city. If your luck was against you.
Worth a read.
March 14, 2021
Urban Fantasy, first published 2013
There were five of them at the meeting in the chapter house, six if one counted Barry. Barry, a large sleek peacock with sharp eyes and an even sharper beak, sat in Abbot Ambrose’s lap. All present knew it was unwise to discount the abbot’s pet for although the bird tolerated the abbot’s attentions, it had bitten chunks out of any unfortunate brother who strayed too near. Brother Sebastian, the procurator, a middle-aged man whose slick manner and easy-going confidence suggested that, in a previous life he might have been landed gentry or, at least, a dodgy second hand car salesman, looked up at the high windows and the ceaselessly drumming rain.
Noch besser als das erste Buch der Serie! Der Humor ist zwar bisweilen ein wenig pubertär, aber frisch auf der Erde angekommene Engel dürften ja tatsächlich ähnliche Anpassungsschwierigkeiten haben wie pubertierende Jugendliche😂
Eine herrlich fantastische Geschichte und die mit Abstand verrückteste Erklärung für die Entstehung der Gralssage, die mir je untergekommen ist.
Nebenbei habe ich festgestellt, dass mein Kindle Walisisch übersetzen kann - genial!
There were five of them at the meeting in the chapter house, six if one counted Barry. Barry, a large sleek peacock with sharp eyes and an even sharper beak, sat in Abbot Ambrose’s lap. All present knew it was unwise to discount the abbot’s pet for although the bird tolerated the abbot’s attentions, it had bitten chunks out of any unfortunate brother who strayed too near. Brother Sebastian, the procurator, a middle-aged man whose slick manner and easy-going confidence suggested that, in a previous life he might have been landed gentry or, at least, a dodgy second hand car salesman, looked up at the high windows and the ceaselessly drumming rain.
Noch besser als das erste Buch der Serie! Der Humor ist zwar bisweilen ein wenig pubertär, aber frisch auf der Erde angekommene Engel dürften ja tatsächlich ähnliche Anpassungsschwierigkeiten haben wie pubertierende Jugendliche😂
Eine herrlich fantastische Geschichte und die mit Abstand verrückteste Erklärung für die Entstehung der Gralssage, die mir je untergekommen ist.
Nebenbei habe ich festgestellt, dass mein Kindle Walisisch übersetzen kann - genial!
May 17, 2022
Pretty early on in the book, the archangel Michael has a jar with some of his poop in, and there's actually a good reason for it!
I'm a huge fan of Good Omens, and while I loved Clovenhoof, the series is made much better by having the adversary and the archangel sharing a bedsit gave the authors a platform to play with that had me late for work because I stayed up giggling for far too long.
Can't wait for the rest of the series, but I'm pacing myself because I do actually need to show up for work :)
I'm a huge fan of Good Omens, and while I loved Clovenhoof, the series is made much better by having the adversary and the archangel sharing a bedsit gave the authors a platform to play with that had me late for work because I stayed up giggling for far too long.
Can't wait for the rest of the series, but I'm pacing myself because I do actually need to show up for work :)
March 3, 2025
Jeremy Clovenhoof, aka Satan is once again causing havok and fun everywhere he goes. Nerys gets an unexpected visit from her sister Jayne, who ends up marrying Ben. Clovenhoof isn't the only Gallen angel as Michael joins him in Birmingham and joins the "fun" as an ancient mystery unfolds and the two angels seem to be the best bet for restoring order.
Another fun book in the Clovenhoof series which I thoroughly enjoyed. It's not just fun but there's a good story with mystery and suspense too. I'm giving this a 5 star rating and recommend it if you enjoy the authors other books too.
Another fun book in the Clovenhoof series which I thoroughly enjoyed. It's not just fun but there's a good story with mystery and suspense too. I'm giving this a 5 star rating and recommend it if you enjoy the authors other books too.
April 27, 2021
Went straight from Clovenhoof to this, and from this straight to Godsquad. So that ought to say something.
October 19, 2018
The second book in the Clovenhoof series is just as funny as the first. This story features the Devil once again but focuses more on the Archangel Michael who has been cast from heaven into the mortal world. As he tries to figure out why he's on Earth, Clovenhoof, who is his neighbor, continues to wreak havoc.
June 8, 2020
What can I say, it's full of schoolboy humour, crude, stupid and often very crass. I loved it, just like the first in the series, and will probably read everything that this pair write. I don't care if anyone thinks I'm too old for this humour, I laughed out loud, and hope to do so again and again.
August 30, 2020
Laugh out loud funny
I read a lot of garbage just to keep my brain occupied but these books are hysterical and fantastic.
The characters are smart and weird enough that you might already know them.
If you are a fan of Terry Pratchett give Clovenhoof a try, i think you will love these.
I read a lot of garbage just to keep my brain occupied but these books are hysterical and fantastic.
The characters are smart and weird enough that you might already know them.
If you are a fan of Terry Pratchett give Clovenhoof a try, i think you will love these.
October 29, 2020
Almost as good as Clovenhoof; the same laugh out loud one liners, and the clever intertwining of different myths and legends. It was slightly odd how Jeremy is more one-dimensional in this one; he was more interesting in the first book. Still, genuinely funny, interesting and with a decent plot. Loved it.
November 20, 2022
Pigeonwings the second book in the Clovenhoof series did not disappoint at all. It’s funny, full of characters that keep getting themselves into one hilarious situation after another engage the reader from beginning to end. It’s a delightful easy read which I recommend wholeheartedly. I’m looking forward to starting the next book in this series.
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