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miksmith's review
adventurous
dark
funny
3.75
Insane but just as good as I remember his kids books being. Would've liked it better if I had the stomach for the true crime fishing vibes. Loved the stacked up plot twists tho
ashleigh_k's review against another edition
Bit meh but only in comparison to his more established work
kellegirl's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fun read that depicts the strange and humorous side of Florida. The reader is never sure what will happen next but you know is won't be what you'd expect. Hiaasen's characters are earthy and real and the primary character here is no superman - just someone you might meet anywhere in Florida. Great read.
mcdubbs1188's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
gingernutpup's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
book_concierge's review against another edition
2.0
Odd characters and many plot twists. Not the best mystery, but it was somewhat entertaining. I like his writing, but this is not his best effort.
kitdunsmore's review against another edition
4.0
Hiaasen's Florida is a surreal world, and this book is full of surreal moments. I enjoyed the wild characters and the crazy solutions they found to their crazy problems. Solidly constructed. I had a hard time putting it down.