Reviews

Swamp Story by Dave Barry

mflynn8908's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

2.5

Weird story that was so far fetched that I lost interest in some of the story. 

nikkioles's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

akelahandthebee's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is the epitome of the Florida Man meme and I loved it.

The characters were fun, the story was fast-paced, and I liked the plot. Everything wrapped up nicely at the end, and I didn't feel like there was anything lacking. It's not a "triumph of the human spirit," but it's an enjoyable ode to Florida - the heat, the people, and the general craziness that happens down there. I don't miss Florida often, but I definitely had some nostalgia while reading this.

bookhawk's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

A fun Florida romp in the vein of Carl Hiaasen stories.

amanda_reads89's review

adventurous funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

munchk1n's review

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

globetrotta's review

funny fast-paced

3.0

kaytay35235's review

adventurous funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

caris5a's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.0

Enjoyable chaos

baconk14's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0