Bray's surreal humor may surprise fans of her historical fantasies about Gemma Doyle, as she trains her satirical eye on modern education, American materialism and religious cults (the smoothie-drinking members of the Church of Everlasting Satisfaction and Snack 'N' Bowl). Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts.
It really did give me the same feeling as Hitchhiker’s Guide and Discworld, while also standing on its own. Either way, what readers have is an absurdist comedy in which Cameron, Gonzo (a neurotic dwarf) and Balder (a Norse god cursed to appear as a yard gnome) go on a quixotic road trip during which they learn about string theory, wormholes and true love en route to Disney World. Going Bovine By: Libba Bray Narrated by: Erik Davies Length: 15 hrs and 8 mins 4.0 (153 ratings) Try for 0.00 Pick 1 title (2 titles for Prime members) from our collection of bestsellers and new releases. Her book Going Bovine is a book that gives insight on a boy named Cameron just trying to survive in high school. Going Bovine by Libba Bray Has anyone else read this one I’ve never hear anyone mention it, and that’s disappointing, because this is one of the most unique and fun books I’ve ever read.
What takes place after he is hospitalized is either that a gorgeous angel persuades him to search for a cure that will also save the world, or that he has a vivid hallucination brought on by the disease. Then something happens to make him the focus of his family's attention: he contracts mad cow disease. Cameron Smith, 16, is slumming through high school, overshadowed by a sister “pre-majoring in perfection,” while working (ineptly) at the Buddha Burger.
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