Reviews

Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen

pianorunner421's review against another edition

3.0

I usually love This author, but either this book was not of the same caliber, of I prefer to read them in print rather than listen. I felt some of the hilarity of the book was lacking.

mirandamcilheran's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

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

3.75

justjoel's review against another edition

2.0

Oof. Well, can't say I wasn't warned by the blurb, but this contained more fishing and rednecks than my county, and I didn't think that was possible, or that I could dislike the twain as equally in print as in real life, but this book managed to prove me wrong.

The book was fine for what it is: a comedy crime caper. But it really wasn't that funny. It was quirky, but I don't think I ever experienced more than a solitary chuckle.

That said, I would be willing to read something else by the author, but I won't be continuing this series. Especially in audio. The narrator sounded more like a news anchor trying to read a story instead of a teleprompter. Or maybe from a teleprompter. And if the thought of Tucker Carlson reading you a bedtime story doesn't fill you with terror, I have concerns for your well-being.

2 out of 5 stars.

sharppointysticks's review against another edition

3.0

I wouldn't have guessed that I enjoy a mystery about bass fishing, but I did. Again Hiaasen sucked me in with he quirky characters. This is the last book I have by him, and have some other stuff I plan on reading next, but I will come back to him again. His books are quick reads and they keep you guessing and laughing.

letsreadmorebooks's review against another edition

3.0

fun. kinda like the florida version of a dick francis novel.

christopherwilson13's review against another edition

4.0

Extremely goofy but plenty of twists and some creative violence and by the end I was emotionally attached to a specific fish so I think that's the sign of a worthwhile read. This is my first Carl Hiaasen but I Get It and I think reading one every summer seems like a good strategy going forward.

henry_wallison's review against another edition

4.0

Growing up, I was a big fan of Hiaasen's children's books, so I was quite pleased when I recently learned that he had also written books for adults. This book shared many of the elements that I had so enjoyed in my adolescence, but I appreciated being able to see Hiaasen's style used without the restraint needed when writing for a younger demographic. The story was fun, well-paced, and at many points surreal feeling, but never so outlandish as to completely take me out of the story. With that said, I saw one review here that articulated one of my consistent gripes while reading this book. It tended to be rather mean. Only a handful of characters are written to be likable, with the rest being reduced to being painfully stupid or aggravatingly hateful. But, these negative points did not detract to the point of ruining the piece as a whole. It was still enjoyable, and I've already moved on to the second Skink book.

loolaw_reads's review against another edition

4.0

Thought it was going to be just another cozy mystery, but it was very edgy. I was pleasantly surprised on how much I liked this book.

megansgc's review against another edition

3.0

A story about a trouble Private investigator dealing with a mystery in the Florida bass fishing world. A zany cast of characters. Lots of reviews say this author is hilarious. I only had a couple of chuckles. I dare say it’s very American humour. Lol.

marcieh's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

Light and funny read.