By implication, the existence of the demon Catch proves the existence of a Christian God. Why is God as a character mostly absent from the story? How does God influence the story?

What techniques does Christopher Moore use to create humor?

What techniques does Christopher Moore use to create suspense?

Part 2 of Moore's novel is introduced by the quote from Tom Stoppard, "All mystical experience is coincidence; and vice versa, of course." How does this quote relate to the novel?

Why does Moore choose to tell his story by following a large number of characters as they all converge toward the climax of the story instead of following one main character?

The small community of Pine Cove includes a photographer with the equipment to take readable instant photos of the incantations from a distance and a man who knows Greek well enough to quickly...