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afilmfatale's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This was such a twisted and unique thriller. The tone and pov were very captivating and the plot perfectly captures the cultism and weird beauty of Florida. This was excellent
acadiarc3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
actuallyahorsereads's review against another edition
3.0
Not an altogether terrible read, but I was bored for a while and the ending was predictable.
mr_dobalina's review against another edition
2.0
Yikes. I like Jenny Lawson and she rated it highly... but no. I did finish it, barely, but basically to find out how a preposterous story could be wrapped up. Thankfully, after too long, the end reveal was quick.
catlyn_brooke's review
3.0
Had higher hopes for this one. The description made it sound like something wild and unbelievably sinister was taking place. There wasn’t the twist I was hoping for and almost DNF, but was already most of the way through at the point I realized nothing too cray was taking place. Could have been way more culty in my opinion.
horseasaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
lesbrary's review against another edition
4.0
I feel like with slow burn suspense like this in a story, it can turn out a couple of ways. One is that you get exactly what you were anticipating the entire time, and it feels like they were just dragging out the few plot points they had. Or, as is the cast for this book, it can slowly keep gathering steam towards an explosion at the end. While this book start off fairly slow-moving, it is effective in building tension, and that is definitely paid off.
This was a compelling read, especially with the fascinating setting. And I was invested in Jamie, who is so hungry for connection that she’s willing to overlook a lot to find it. This is a thriller, so I recommend looking up content warnings, because some of them would be spoilers for specific reveals.
Full review at the Lesbrary.
This was a compelling read, especially with the fascinating setting. And I was invested in Jamie, who is so hungry for connection that she’s willing to overlook a lot to find it. This is a thriller, so I recommend looking up content warnings, because some of them would be spoilers for specific reveals.
Full review at the Lesbrary.
devabbo's review against another edition
4.0
As a born & raised Florida Woman, I have high standards for stories set in Florida. They need to contain true Florida-ness and avoid the lame stereotypes that are so rampant in stories written by non-Floridians. This book gets it right, so props to Deb Rogers.
This book wins my Oh Come ON Girl Award:
The number of times I yelled at the main character in my head, "Oh come ON girl. What are you doing??" was definitely in the double digits.
This book wins my Oh Come ON Girl Award:
The number of times I yelled at the main character in my head, "Oh come ON girl. What are you doing??" was definitely in the double digits.
karenleagermain's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to a rep from HarperCollins for bringing a galley of Deb Rogers’ novel, Florida Woman, to the bookstore where I work. I was lucky to attend a talk with the rep and her description of Florida Woman made me borrow it from our store’s galley collection and bump it to the top of my shelf.
During a bizarre event at a restaurant, Jaime, unwittingly turns herself into a “Florida Woman” meme and lands in jail. As part of a parole/restitution/rehabilitation scheme, her lawyer finds an opportunity for Jaime to work off the remainder of her sentence at a macaque sanctuary. Jaime will live in the sanctuary, located deep in the wilds of Florida, and work with the founders, a trio of women who have an usual outlook on life. Although remote and rustic, Jaime initially embraces the opportunity, thinking that anything is better than jail. However, as the founders become comfortable with Jaime’s presence, their behavior becomes increasingly disturbing and cultish, leading Jaime to wonder if she has put herself in a dangerous situation.
Florida Woman is a strange and wonderful ride. It takes the idea of “Florida man/woman” and flips it, turning this regional stereotype into an unlikely hero. Rogers has a sharp and dark sense of humor. Her writing reminds me Carl Hiaasen and Karen Russell, not only for the Florida setting, but for the bizarre, off-beat characters and style of humor. Rogers keeps the tension and sense of danger throughout and I could not have predicted the journey that Jaime takes. The ending perfectly ties with the title and theme. Florida Woman is a really fun and quirky summer read.
During a bizarre event at a restaurant, Jaime, unwittingly turns herself into a “Florida Woman” meme and lands in jail. As part of a parole/restitution/rehabilitation scheme, her lawyer finds an opportunity for Jaime to work off the remainder of her sentence at a macaque sanctuary. Jaime will live in the sanctuary, located deep in the wilds of Florida, and work with the founders, a trio of women who have an usual outlook on life. Although remote and rustic, Jaime initially embraces the opportunity, thinking that anything is better than jail. However, as the founders become comfortable with Jaime’s presence, their behavior becomes increasingly disturbing and cultish, leading Jaime to wonder if she has put herself in a dangerous situation.
Florida Woman is a strange and wonderful ride. It takes the idea of “Florida man/woman” and flips it, turning this regional stereotype into an unlikely hero. Rogers has a sharp and dark sense of humor. Her writing reminds me Carl Hiaasen and Karen Russell, not only for the Florida setting, but for the bizarre, off-beat characters and style of humor. Rogers keeps the tension and sense of danger throughout and I could not have predicted the journey that Jaime takes. The ending perfectly ties with the title and theme. Florida Woman is a really fun and quirky summer read.