The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove
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About the book
The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove is a novel by American writer Christopher Moore, published in 1999. It is set in the same fictional town of Pine Cove, California, as his first novel, Practical Demonkeeping, and also brings back some of the same characters.
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Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.6 across 107 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 41% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 7.8 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.4 | 10 | 9% |
| Hardcover | 7.7 | 97 | 91% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“At first, the premise seems to be more interesting than the writing and direction of the story. However, the premise isn't just a hook to reel you in, it is an integral part of the story. Moore's characters are faced with moral and ethical dilemmas…”
“Funny in spots and feels like a send up of King Kong, Christopher Moore-style, but it never really took off for me. Fans of Mr. Moore won't be disappointed, but they won't be blown away either.”
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