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3.0
My least favorite of the first 8 books in the series, The Naked Detective is still a decent little mystery. This book felt more autobiographical than the others.
jarthur's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
π Peter Amsterdam is a private investigator in title only. After making enough money to move to the Florida Keys and live a modest life of relaxation. The P.I. license was all his accountant's idea. In two years, he has never taken a case. A blonde, desperate for help comes to his home while Pete is enjoying his hot tub β neither the blonde and the investigation he is dragged in to are what they seem.
π I love riffs on the classic detective novel. Add some Florida madness with a reluctant hero and Iβm hooked. The Naked Detective is a fun, quick read with a good story and mystery at its heart. The writing is clever as Pete is quick witted and wants to take life less seriously than circumstances allow. Heβs not a macho lead character, however β in fact he is a self-described chicken at times and often confused when it comes to relationships.
π Books with comedic moments set in Florida arenβt necessarily unique. Tim Dorsey and Carl Hiaasen have made a career of them. The Naked Detective fits into that group well. A great summer weekend read.
π» Peter Amsterdam took his music seriously to match his mood and pair with what he was drinking at the time. My playlist was taken right from the Peteβs world:
π» Bach β Art of Fugue
πΉ Thelonius Monk β Brillian Corners
π» Schubert β String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 Op. Posth. 163
π I love riffs on the classic detective novel. Add some Florida madness with a reluctant hero and Iβm hooked. The Naked Detective is a fun, quick read with a good story and mystery at its heart. The writing is clever as Pete is quick witted and wants to take life less seriously than circumstances allow. Heβs not a macho lead character, however β in fact he is a self-described chicken at times and often confused when it comes to relationships.
π Books with comedic moments set in Florida arenβt necessarily unique. Tim Dorsey and Carl Hiaasen have made a career of them. The Naked Detective fits into that group well. A great summer weekend read.
π» Peter Amsterdam took his music seriously to match his mood and pair with what he was drinking at the time. My playlist was taken right from the Peteβs world:
π» Bach β Art of Fugue
πΉ Thelonius Monk β Brillian Corners
π» Schubert β String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 Op. Posth. 163
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