can you school me on some rick moody? I've read some of his short stories (mostly from demonology) for different classes and wasn't too impressed. It seemed like there was a lot of style/intellect but not much in terms of actual story. There's an infamous review somewhere (I can't remember who wrote it, but I found it by googling "rick moody sucks" lol) that basically, actually, literally calls him the worst writer of his generation.

yet I continually hear comments about how much people love him. besides what you wrote, can you expound maybe why you enjoyed the book? I'm not trying to sound like I've made up my mind on him in the least, I've just heard such strong opposing views on boths sides I wanted to see if you had any insight on why you personally enjoyed it. I figger if so many people dig him he must be doing something right?