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Skin Tight
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3.5 to 4 stars
3.5 for the story and the writing. But I had a good time with it, so 4 stars!
If you have read Hiaasen before this book will be no surprise to you. It is an irreverent and humorous romp with a crazy cast of characters in Florida. In fact, if Florida Man was a book, he would be a Carl Hiaasen book. I used to think that the types of characters and situations he writes were far-fetched, but after the series of Florida Man articles over the past few years, the storylines seem quite a bit less silly and more plausible. Which is funny . . . but also a little sad!
As mentioned in my star rating – it is not necessarily the most intricately crafted literature. But it really isn’t supposed to be. This is the essence of escapist reading. Something to pick up in the lobby of your beach hotel, read while sipping piña coladas as the waves lap at your feet, and then leave it on the pool deck for the next soul looking for a little vacation for the mind. If that is exactly the type of book you need, then this (or any other Hiaasen book) will be perfect for you!
Also, with all of this in mind, file this author away as one to read after finishing a heavy read or if you are looking to break a slump. Very little stress on the brain with this one and that is sometimes exactly what you need!
3.5 for the story and the writing. But I had a good time with it, so 4 stars!
If you have read Hiaasen before this book will be no surprise to you. It is an irreverent and humorous romp with a crazy cast of characters in Florida. In fact, if Florida Man was a book, he would be a Carl Hiaasen book. I used to think that the types of characters and situations he writes were far-fetched, but after the series of Florida Man articles over the past few years, the storylines seem quite a bit less silly and more plausible. Which is funny . . . but also a little sad!
As mentioned in my star rating – it is not necessarily the most intricately crafted literature. But it really isn’t supposed to be. This is the essence of escapist reading. Something to pick up in the lobby of your beach hotel, read while sipping piña coladas as the waves lap at your feet, and then leave it on the pool deck for the next soul looking for a little vacation for the mind. If that is exactly the type of book you need, then this (or any other Hiaasen book) will be perfect for you!
Also, with all of this in mind, file this author away as one to read after finishing a heavy read or if you are looking to break a slump. Very little stress on the brain with this one and that is sometimes exactly what you need!
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I can see that - most of the time I enjoy, but sometimes I find myself saying "C'mon, really!?". I don't remember any of his books being 5 star reads for me and I think that is why.