When Elves Attack

A Joyous Christmas Greeting from the Criminal Nutbars of the Sunshine State

By: Tim Dorsey

Narrated by: Oliver Wyman

Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

I’m dreaming of a Serge Christmas...
Palm trees with twinkle lights...
Santa’s big belly protruding over a neon Speedo....

It’s ho, ho, ho time in this hilarious and wacky Florida holiday tale, featuring bighearted psychopath Serge Storms and his sidekick, Coleman. Like Santa, Serge knows who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. Few can give with the generosity and creativity of Serge, and as December 24 rolls around, he is filling up the Serge sleigh with an unforgettable bag of presents.

But before that, it’s all a big free-range Christmas office party, where Serge will be spreading his special cheer. And there’s that last-minute go-for-broke spree at the mall (just beware of those attacking elves - they bite). While you’re there, skip the lame photo on Santa’s lap - Serge will give you a lap ride you’ll never forget. As for that addled elf Coleman, there’s nothing like a white Christmas. Let it snow!

So grab a six-pack, spike the eggnog, and hit the dunes on the beach as Serge and Coleman roast some nuts on an open fire and prove that reindeer really do know how to fly!

©2011 Tim Dorsey (P)2011 HarperCollinsPublishers

New favorite Christmas Story!!

Tim Dorsey is a fun, witty, hilarious writer. HE is the reason I listen to Audible.

Laugh out loud funny

"When elves attack" is a laugh out loud story beautifully performed and masterfully crafted. Sometimes even bad guys have good hearts. I could easily cast the movie based on the vivid character descriptions, now if they would just make the movie. My wife loved it as well and we will now purchase several copies for gifts. May not be as good as a "yule log" but I am sure they will be happy anyway.

Very good, but not Dorsey's best.

Would you consider the audio edition of When Elves Attack to be better than the print version?

N/A

What did you like best about this story?

The usual craziness of Serge and Coleman.

What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

Excellent as usual. Does a great job of capturing the bizarre characters.

I LOVE SERGE!!!

In the beginning as I listened to the first one, I wondered ... what have I done? But now, I am trying to listen to everyone of them. I am still bit behind, but I will keep on going. If you're a REAL bad guy, you're gonna get yours ;)

Christmas-Serge Style!

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

Oh, yeah....to all of them

What other book might you compare When Elves Attack to and why?

None, really, it's a one of a kind!

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

Coleman is good, but when Serge gets his engine running, it's Serge all the way!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes, no, wait......yes & no....wanted it to last forever!!

Any additional comments?

Just a fun listen!!

Loved it Loved it Loved it

Where does When Elves Attack rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is the best ever

What other book might you compare When Elves Attack to and why?

Anything by David Sedaris, the comedy is roll on the floor laughing, I listened to this book at work and almost got in trouble for laughing so much.

Which scene was your favorite?

When they come to Thanksgiving dinner with the mother in law there, I love the conversation with the daughter, about her boyfriend.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No, but I did like that the man gave jobs to the security guard and the manager of the store.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend this book to anyone, I bought it thinking it was just going to be a Christmas story, and it turned out to be the most hilariously entertaining book I have ever read. Forget Erma Bombeck or David Sedaris, Tim Dorsey is the new king of comedy writing.

A rip roaring laugh a minute book.

If you could sum up When Elves Attack in three words, what would they be?

Funny, engaging, entertaining

What other book might you compare When Elves Attack to and why?

Any other Tim Dorsey book. He's in a class of his own

Have you listened to any of Oliver Wyman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Great. He does the best Serge and Coleman.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes and I did.

Fun in Florida

What do a warm hearted sociopath and his stoner side kick do for Christmas? They dress up like elves and the unexpected starts happening!
Awesome narrator adds to the fun with distinct voices that perfectly personify each character as the merriment and mayhem unfold.
Some sex, lots of drugs a touch of violence all round out a Christmas story for the new real.
Don't expect Tiny Tim, but enjoy with your mind open 😉

Boring

I had a hard time getting into the book and slogged along to the end. I just didn't think it was that funny. I kept thinking it would get better and maybe I just missed something, but I don't think that I will listen to this author again.

Don't bother

This book is nothing more than Surge reflux. If you have read any of Tim’s other books, you have already encountered the antics in this one. There is nothing new or enjoyable about this book and it does indeed seem like a rushed creation. If it’s a goal to read every one of Dorsey’s novels then save this one for last because it’s guaranteed to disappoint.

Could this be an indication that Mr. Dorsey is burned out?