Kell Posted October 19, 2005 Posted October 19, 2005 Author: Carl Hiaasen ISBN # 0552772534 My sister-in-law made me take this book when I saw her last weekend. I almost purposely left it behind as, going by the previous reading she was telling me about, I really didn't think it'd be something I would enjoy all that much. I was wrong. From the moment Joey Perrone is thrown off a luxury liner by her husband on their 2nd anniversary cruise (which is right on the first page, by the way - hell, it's in the opening paragraph!) I was hooked. Witty, slick, dark humour, well-written drama; this one has it all. I might even e tempted to sample Hiaasen's other offerings... Quote
Guest jake Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Author: Carl HiaasenISBN # 0552772534 My sister-in-law made me take this book when I saw her last weekend. I almost purposely left it behind as, going by the previous reading she was telling me about, I really didn't think it'd be something I would enjoy all that much. I was wrong. From the moment Joey Perrone is thrown off a luxury liner by her husband on their 2nd anniversary cruise (which is right on the first page, by the way - hell, it's in the opening paragraph!) I was hooked. Witty, slick, dark humour, well-written drama; this one has it all. I might even e tempted to sample Hiaasen's other offerings... Yes it was an excellent book, a quick funny read. Sorry Kell didn't realise I forced it on you LOL! I have picked up a few of his books off Ottakar's shelves and read the synopses, but have yet to buy any more. He also writes children's books. Quote
Freewheeling Andy Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Quite a few people (not always reliable judges of my taste in books, mind you) have been recommending Hiaasen. Perhaps I ought to give one of his books a go at some point. Quote
Guest jake Posted January 9, 2006 Posted January 9, 2006 Quite a few people (not always reliable judges of my taste in books, mind you) have been recommending Hiaasen. Perhaps I ought to give one of his books a go at some point. I picked up Skinny Dip on a whim as I was running out of books to read and the bookshop was almost closing. I really enjoyed it. It's pretty far fetched but I found it funny as hell. He has quite a comprehensive site at http://www.carlhiaasen.com/ Quote
Kell Posted January 9, 2006 Author Posted January 9, 2006 You didn't really force it on me, Jake - LOL! It was funny, because you gave it to me & I wasn't all that bothered, but then you mentioned a little about it & it sounded interestnig. Anyway, I'm glad I took it now coz I really enjoyed it. Quote
Albert Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 Anyone who likes Christopher Brookmyre should try Hiaasen. Their styles do have a certain similarity. Quote
Kell Posted January 16, 2006 Author Posted January 16, 2006 Yup - similar sense of humour, very witty & a little dark cynicism thrown in to boot - excellent stuff all round! Quote
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