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Honey Santana–impassioned, willful, possibly bipolar, self-proclaimed “queen of lost causes”–has a scheme to help rid the world of irresponsibility, indifference, and dinnertime sales calls. She’s taking rude, gullible Relentless, Inc., telemarketer Boyd Shreave and his less-than-enthusiastic mistress, Eugenie, into the wilderness of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands for a gentle lesson in civility. What she doesn’t know is that she’s being followed by her Honey-obsessed former employer, Piejack. And he doesn’t know he’s being followed by Honey’s still-smitten former-drug-running ex-husband, Perry, and their wise-and-protective-way-beyond-his-years twelve-year-old son, Fry. And when they all pull up on Dismal Key, they don’t know they’re intruding on Sammy Tigertail, a half white-half Seminole failed alligator wrestler, trying like hell to be a hermit despite the Florida State coed who’s dying to be his hostage….
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"Love this south Florida novel. Kept me interested with a story line that touches on the interconnectedness of life and the ways our actions and feelings unfold. Well written and lots of twist...I actually listened to the audio version and the reader was GREAT! It made the book really enjoyable."
— Jamie (4 out of 5 stars)
Nature Girl Listener Reviews
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" Dern that was GREAT! "
— Isobelpoe, 2/18/2014 -
" This was my first book by Carl and I am sure to read another one. It was fun, suprising and quite crazy. Loved the characters. It made me laugh. Quite the twist throughout and love the fact that he poked at the enviromentalist issues with heart...lol If I could give it a 3.5 I would. "
— Char, 2/16/2014 -
" This book, like all Hiaasen novels, was very entertaining. I didn't enjoy it as much as some of his others, but Hiaasen is always good for a fluffy escapist-type read. "
— Aubrie, 2/15/2014 -
" Got more and more whacky. "
— Loraine, 2/5/2014 -
" The title certainly fits. Honey is almost obsessive about the environment and manners. A sweet and crazy romance peopled with losers. Some of 'em I liked and some of 'em....eeyew... It's scary that there're really people like that out there. An enjoyable read out in the Everglades with a kayak tour of some of the 10,000 islands along with hostages, helicopter rescues, and love. "
— Kathy, 2/4/2014 -
" Fluff book, funny and easy reading. "
— Mary, 1/28/2014 -
" I loved this one. I am now a big fan of Carl Hiasen, and want to eventually read all his books. I loved the romp through the Everglades and the humor throughout the book. For those who have never read a book by this author, well, they just don't know what they are missing! "
— Carol, 1/12/2014 -
" He's always a fun read, but this was not one of his best. "
— Anna, 1/9/2014 -
" Just ok. I liked "Skinny Dip" better. "
— Margaret, 1/3/2014 -
" Definitely his weakest novel. "
— Rob, 12/23/2013 -
" Hiaasen always makes me laugh out loud. Honey gets one too many dinner time telemarketing calls and sets out to restore manners to denizens of the Everglades, trailed by a assortment of misfits. It's almost alarming how familiar these very odd people seem. "
— Sharon, 12/16/2013 -
" It's a little wacko but entertaining. "
— Karissa, 12/15/2013 -
" Classic Hiaasen. Good humored, easy read. "
— Isabella, 12/14/2013 -
" Again, another really good read. I'm telling everyone, if you want a book full of crazy characters and crazy situations, you have to read Carl's books. The story lines are great, the books don't drag because there is always something going on. I promise you won't be disappointed. "
— Terry, 12/11/2013 -
" ehh. just not that great. i liked the main character Honey - she's a nut case w/ a cause, but the book is all fluff and there wasn't much to it. "
— Kristen, 12/10/2013 -
" Other than it makes us men look like dunces and con men, ti was a very enjoyable read. I haven't spent much time in Florida, and being out in LA, I'm not sure when I will, I appreciate the descriptions on the landscape very much. "
— Steve, 12/5/2013 -
" Read it in one day, good quick read! Quirky, like-able characters. "
— Gayla, 11/23/2013 -
" I wish I could give this 3 1/2 stars...it's an entertaining read, certainly better than I expected, but fine literature it's not. It's a good choice when you simply want a decent novel to delve into. "
— Kate, 4/26/2013 -
" It's classic Hiaasen- funny, fluffy and Floridian. I happily breezed through it in a matter of hours and I'm fairly certain absolutely nothing about it will remain memorable. "
— Sarah, 4/3/2013 -
" Hiaasen's books are always enjoyable, but if you've never read his work I suggest starting with "Lucky You" "
— Maeve, 3/1/2013 -
" I normally find Hiassen pretty humorous but I just didn't like the main character of this one I guess. It was weird more than funny. "
— Jill, 2/22/2013 -
" Pretty pointless plot, but entertaining enough. "
— Kiran, 1/8/2013 -
" A fun read, but the story didn't gel as well as I thought it would. "
— Tiffany, 12/6/2012 -
" humor, slapstick style writing, Wodehouse-like character interaction, likely people in unlikely situations, quick sentences. Someone was paying attention in their creative writing class. "
— Ramona, 7/16/2012 -
" It got one star off for coarse language and overflowing carnality. However the plot is great and the characters are well-developed. "
— Jeanette, 5/9/2012 -
" Hilarious. Loved every minute of it. Dementedly funny. "
— Darla, 4/3/2012 -
" The characters and plot of this book are a lot like that of a sitcom. I wouldn't say this is a suspense thriller as other reviews stated. It was an entertaining read. "
— Jo, 2/18/2012 -
" Great book. wacky characters abound as always. I liked skinny dip better but it is a fun read. "
— Mona, 11/28/2011 -
" I liked this book. I enjoy the way the characters start in different places with different twisted issues, but they all end up together in a hodge podge disaster. Entertaining and always surprising. "
— Jacque, 11/23/2011 -
" Goofy, quirky and fun. This was a quick read, not too deep, but very enjoyable. "
— Lori, 10/9/2011 -
" Bought for $1 from the Valley Center Library Bookstore. OK, so I can't beat the price and I've always like Hiaason. Not as warped as "Native Tongue", though. "
— Celia, 8/26/2011 -
" FILTH!<br/><br/>I am on a roll... I have a question, though. At what point did the F-bomb become an acceptable adjective? "
— Dawn, 6/29/2011 -
" Not my favorite of his, but I do love Carl! Still a fun read filled with crazy characters and lots of fun. "
— Lisa, 6/27/2011 -
" Read this book in one night if that's anything to go by.. Not his best. Enjoyed the first 3/4's of this book but found the end a struggle to get through.. "
— Rohan, 6/24/2011 -
" This book was definitely a strange read. However, I liked the quirky characters and the funky plot. Never read a book like this, but I did like it for the most part. Not a fave, but a decent book. "
— Jacquelyn, 6/20/2011 -
" Good, light reading. The story kept my attention for sure. "
— Rebecca, 6/20/2011 -
" This was the best book listened to book on tape. The reader was so convincing to not only an array of characters but to men and women as well bayou accents and all. By the way the story is great too! "
— Lori, 6/15/2011 -
" An entertaining, quick read with quite a few laughs. A great summer poolside book. "
— Libby, 6/14/2011 -
" this was my first hiaasen and i have been hooked ever since. truly funny story told beyond well. "
— bobby, 6/8/2011 -
" Again, another really good read. I'm telling everyone, if you want a book full of crazy characters and crazy situations, you have to read Carl's books. The story lines are great, the books don't drag because there is always something going on. I promise you won't be disappointed. "
— Terry, 6/4/2011 -
" It got one star off for coarse language and overflowing carnality. However the plot is great and the characters are well-developed. "
— Jeanette, 5/26/2011 -
" Hiaasen's books are always enjoyable, but if you've never read his work I suggest starting with "Lucky You" "
— Maeve, 5/25/2011 -
" Loving it. Only Hiaasen can write about Florida like this. Makes me miss my old stomping ground. <br/> "
— Deborah, 5/22/2011
About Carl Hiaasen
Carl Hiaasen is a successful journalist and novelist. He is a writer and investigative reporter for the Miami Herald, and his work has appeared in Time, Life, Esquire, Playboy, Gourmet, and Sports Illustrated. His earliest novels—Powder Burn, Trap Line, and A Death In China—were cowritten with fellow journalist Bill Montalbano. Since then, he has written books in a variety of genres. His novel Strip Tease was made into a movie in 1996, and his young adult novel Hoot, a Newbery honoree, was made into a movie in May 2006. A number of Hiassen’s works have appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, including Star Island, Chomp, Sick Puppy, and Scat. In addition to being a writer, Hiassen is also a public speaker. He lives in Florida with his family.
About Lee Adams
Lee Adams has been a voice artist for many years. Her work for the Educational Television Network can be heard on an array of videos, television series, station identifications, and commercials. She is also an accomplished singer/songwriter and lends her talents to various animation projects whenever possible. Lee has narrated both fiction and nonfiction audiobooks.