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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A funny, crime-solving read. Love the loveable main characters and quirky cast of supporting characters. Great for a flight or the beach!
adventurous
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A crazy book that captures the perspectives and views of the 90s in the US, much of which is still applicable today. The characters and story is humorous and cleverly woven together, even if much of the language used is simply inappropriate for the modern day.
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A classic, enjoyable Hiaasen. His books, with their quirky characters, are always good audiobook listens.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
this is my first adult hiasson, and while it was fun, there are some parts that i was cringing away from and were a genuine slog to read. i'm looking forward to reading one of his newer books
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was another book club selection. It was selected as a light read to follow "Tortilla Curtain" by T.C. Boyle. "Lucky You" follows two people/groups that win the lottery: a black woman (Jolayne Lucks) and two white bigots. The two men find Jolayne and take her winning ticket from her so they can have the whole jackpot. There wasn't a whole lot to discuss in the club. The book isn't very deep and doesn't pose too many questions. Some of my fellow book clubbers found it very difficult to read the parts that focused on the two white supremacists. I didn't find these parts as difficult to read because Hiaasen is obviously portraying them as odious characters to be hated.
There were some fun and crazy characters. Most of them reside in Jolayne's hometown of Grange, Florida. It's the miracle capital of the U.S. Such sights to be seen are a man with stigmata and a crying virgin Mary statue. The dialogue and humor in the book are fun. Jolayne and the reporter who helps her track down the guys who stole her ticket are an interesting match.
This book is good for a fun, fast read.
There were some fun and crazy characters. Most of them reside in Jolayne's hometown of Grange, Florida. It's the miracle capital of the U.S. Such sights to be seen are a man with stigmata and a crying virgin Mary statue. The dialogue and humor in the book are fun. Jolayne and the reporter who helps her track down the guys who stole her ticket are an interesting match.
This book is good for a fun, fast read.