devynreadsnovels's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Blood, Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Sexual harassment, Violence, Cursing, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, Drug use, and Misogyny
Minor: Car accident, Addiction, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Animal death, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, and Antisemitism
Spoiler
Everglades alligator is the animal death in question; someone shoots it in the head when it tries to attack another person/animal.kassy182's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I wouldn’t say that this is the most masterful piece of literature but it was definitely entertaining and hilarious and I don’t know from experience, but I am fairly certain, it’s exactly what Florida is like.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
waterbear0821's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-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
I love Dave Barry. I grew up on his audiobooks on car trips with my family and this book was absolutely a comfort read and “junk food” for my brain. When I just want to enjoy a story, Dave Barry is a safe bet. I scream laughed multiple times. If you know anything about him or his writing, you already know what to expect: wacky characters, outlandish bad guys, madcap hijinks, wild animal cameos, and extreme Florida-ness in general. This book doesn’t disappoint, but at times it’s hard to read. Yes, we understand they are bad guys, but there are only so many times I want to read them threaten to commit sexual violence. Happily, as with all Barry’s novels, it’s all tied up nicely with a bow at the end. Enjoy!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Animal death, Alcoholism, Gun violence, Violence, Ableism, Drug use, and Sexism
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