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404 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446695718
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Take a trip to exotic South Florida with this "dark, funny book"* that established Carl Hiaasen as one of the top mystery writers in the game.The first sign of trouble is a Shriner's fez washed up on a Miami beach. The next is a suitcase containin...
Community Reviews Summary of 874 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
adventurous 53%
dark 42%
tense 38%
lighthearted 30%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 64% | A mix: 29% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Xenophobia
404 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780446695718
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Take a trip to exotic South Florida with this "dark, funny book"* that established Carl Hiaasen as one of the top mystery writers in the game.The first sign of trouble is a Shriner's fez washed up on a Miami beach. The next is a suitcase containin...
Community Reviews Summary of 874 reviews
Moods
mysterious 65%
adventurous 53%
dark 42%
tense 38%
lighthearted 30%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 64% | A mix: 29% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racial slurs, Xenophobia