• The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove

  • By: Christopher Moore
  • Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,071 ratings)

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The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove

By: Christopher Moore
Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
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The town psychiatrist has decided to switch everybody in Pine Cove, California, from their normal antidepressants to placebos, so naturally - well, to be accurate, artificially - business is booming at the local blues bar. Trouble is, those lonely slide-guitar notes have also attracted a colossal sea beast named Steve with, shall we say, a thing for explosive oil tanker trucks.

Suddenly, morose Pine Cove turns libidinous and is hit by a mysterious crime wave, and a beleaguered constable has to fight off his own gonzo appetites to find out what's wrong and what, if anything, to do about it.

©1999 Christopher Moore (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"Moore is Daniel Pinkwater for grownups, but a lot funnier; and his irreverent antics reveal a buoyant wit and surreal authority even while rendering the emotional range, sex life, and murderous tendencies of a sea monster." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Delightfully entertaining

The combination of a great story and a talented narrator make this one of my all-time favorite audiobooks. This is the 3rd time I've listened to this book and it gets better every time. Kudos to narrator Oliver Wyman who does a fantastic job on a of the characters. Mavis and Catfish are my favorites.

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hilarious from start to finish!

hilarious from start to finish! a quirky piece of fiction and Great narration. highly recommend.

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Another Christopher Moore winner!

Moore is one of my favorite authors, one who makes me laugh out loud as I'm listening to my audio book while making my long commute. Delightful story tellung.

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Super fun read!

I really liked this book AND the narrating. Two thumbs up! I was apprehensive at first, but won't hesitate with the bizarre subjects moving forward. :-) I would totally recommend this book :-)

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First time with Moore

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Twice??? I recommended this to my friends just so I could have someone to giggle with.

What did you like best about this story?

I enjoyed the variety of unique characters in combination with an odd plot..

Which character ??? as performed by Oliver Wyman ??? was your favorite?

Molly just listen..

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My first time with moore and I want mass.. This book was hilarious filled with weirdo???s and sillies.. I thought it was odd at first and then I dove into it.. After I finished finals I listened to it again.. Try it.. Its great!!!

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Mr. Moore does it again

This is the second book I've listened to by my main man Chris. First it was the hilarious Dirty Job. I love his work. searching for another. Any recommendations?

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Always enjoyable combination

Always enjoyable combination of Author and Narrator. Fun book it's just not as good as most of Christopher Moore's other stories. This is my second visit to The Cove and I found "Practical Demon Keeping" the better book, but this story still should be read and or listened to by Christopher Moore fans.

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A Tale Without Compare

Christopher Moore makes old Drew Carey look like new Drew Carey. This is easily one of the best comedies I have encountered in a long, long time. You'll laugh, you'll cheer, etc, etc.
10/10 would recommend

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Quirky humor

Christopher Moore has a different view of the world, I love his humor and his books never fail to make me laugh out loud, this one was no exception. My favorite conts to be "Dirty Job", but I highly recommend this one also.

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Hilarious!

Christopher Moore is a fantastic writer that really captures character development, and Oliver Wyman makes those characters so different, and alive with his narration. Definitely recommending to anyone who needs a good laugh.

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