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Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen

kellegirl's review against another edition

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4.0

This is a fun read that depicts the strange and humorous side of Florida. The reader is never sure what will happen next but you know is won't be what you'd expect. Hiaasen's characters are earthy and real and the primary character here is no superman - just someone you might meet anywhere in Florida. Great read.

mcdubbs1188's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

gingernutpup's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

book_concierge's review against another edition

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2.0

Odd characters and many plot twists. Not the best mystery, but it was somewhat entertaining. I like his writing, but this is not his best effort.

bigpapadouglas's review against another edition

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LOVED IT!

stuartalexanderhamilton's review against another edition

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dark funny medium-paced

3.5

kitdunsmore's review against another edition

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4.0

Hiaasen's Florida is a surreal world, and this book is full of surreal moments. I enjoyed the wild characters and the crazy solutions they found to their crazy problems. Solidly constructed. I had a hard time putting it down.

maggiekinton's review against another edition

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4.0

Don’t let me die in Florida

cardinaux's review against another edition

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3.0

While this book was a good mystery and I enjoyed it, I had to switch from the audiobook to the ebook because it was recorded in 1987. The narrators swallows and stomach growls were really off putting.

ms_greenjeans's review against another edition

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3.0

Funny, but not his best.