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Chaz Perrone might be the only marine scientist in the world who doesn’t know which way the Gulf Stream runs. He might also be the only one who went into biology just to make a killing, and now he’s found a way–doctoring water samples so that a ruthless agribusiness tycoon can continue illegally dumping fertilizer into the endangered Everglades. When Chaz suspects that his wife, Joey, has figured out his scam, he pushes her overboard from a cruise liner into the night-dark Atlantic. Unfortunately for Chaz, his wife doesn’t die in the fall.
Clinging blindly to a bale of Jamaican pot, Joey Perrone is plucked from the ocean by former cop and current loner Mick Stranahan. Instead of rushing to the police and reporting her husband’s crime, Joey decides to stay dead and (with Mick’s help) screw with Chaz until he screws himself.
As Joey haunts and taunts her homicidal husband, as Chaz’s cold-blooded cohorts in pollution grow uneasy about his ineptitude and increasingly erratic behavior, as Mick Stranahan discovers that six failed marriages and years of island solitude haven’t killed the reckless romantic in him, we’re taken on a hilarious, full-throttle, pure Hiaasen ride through the warped politics and mayhem of the human environment, and the human heart.
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"I really enjoyed parts of this book...some really funny writing, comparisons, etc. I think it went on a bit too long though. I kept waiting for everything to come crashing together and instead he slowly and carwdulky wove it together. ..and I was a little bored by the time he got there."
— Melanie (4 out of 5 stars)
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A screwball delight so full of bright, deft, beautifully honed humor.... You'd follow [Hiaasen] anywhere.
— The New York Times -
A whopping cannonball splash of fun.... Hooray for Hiaasen’s world.
— Los Angeles Times -
“Barking mad.... Here Hiaasen is at his best.
— The Baltimore Sun -
"It doesn’t do Carl Hiaasen justice to call him Florida’s funniest state product.... Hiaasen is something bigger: a superb national satirist [and] a great American writer.
— Entertainment Weekly -
"Hilarious.... Like the characters, the plot is a hoot, but the real laughs are in Hiaasen's telling.
— People (Critics' Choice) -
"Confident and determinedly wacky.... Skinny Dip thrives when Hiaasen and his heroes let their prankster spirits run amok.... Riotous fun.
— A.V. Club -
Bitingly satirical, sublimely zany, and deeply satisfying.
— Kirkus Reviews -
Hiaasen's signature mix of hilariously over-the-top villains, lovable innocents, and righteous indignation at what mankind has done to his beloved Florida wilderness is all present in riotous abundance.... Hiaasen's books are so enjoyable it's always a sad moment when they end.
— Publishers Weekly -
"Another delirious romp through the swamps of South Florida from the irrepressible Carl Hiaasen.... A corker, chock-full of belly laughs and blistering truths.
— Booklist (starred review)
Skinny Dip Listener Reviews
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philip dunn, 8/29/2023
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Ron Eagle, 11/21/2020
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" this book was just okay.....definitely not as humorous as it claimed, or maybe I just didn't get the author's sense of humor. "
— Julie, 2/19/2014 -
" My 2nd book by him that a completed reading and it was great, nice story, and funny too "
— Anand, 2/14/2014 -
" Suspenseful and funny at the same time. I read this a while ago, but I thought it was great. "
— Alfred, 2/14/2014 -
" Best of the Carl Hiaasen books "
— Paul, 1/28/2014 -
" A fun thriller that doesn't take itself very seriously. "
— Marije, 1/25/2014 -
" A fun mystery/comedy. Definitely a nice change from the more serious books I read! "
— Gazelle, 1/22/2014 -
" I laughed the entire time I read this book. Loved it and continue to look for his books. "
— Nell, 1/22/2014 -
" Was well enough written, but I'm not all that eager for second book by author. "
— Desiree, 1/20/2014 -
" Not his best book, try Sick Puppy instead. "
— Brendan, 1/16/2014 -
" So weird but the characters are wonderful. "
— K, 1/1/2014 -
" An entertaining read about a bubbling non-marine biologist and the wife he tried to kill. Hiaasen has his own brand of humor. "
— Don, 12/31/2013 -
" An entertaining caper, both quietly and largely funny, which recalls to my mind the novels of Martin Clark. "
— Judy, 12/26/2013 -
" Hilarious! Another of his books, Sick Puppy, was even better. I'm going to read more. "
— Kim, 12/26/2013 -
" one of his best, and the last one i have, read all his books, what a ride! "
— Nora, 12/17/2013 -
" Carl Hiaasen keeps me coming by with his black humor and his unwavering fight for the Florida environment. "
— Deanna, 12/15/2013 -
" funny, twist and turns, Hiaasen once again. "
— Jpl1966, 12/11/2013 -
" Witty, somewhat predictable towards the end. Great beach read. "
— Rebekah, 12/7/2013 -
" This was so funny. Listened to it on CD. Completely silly "
— Genevieve, 10/7/2013 -
" This is a great story, Hiaasen has a knack for incredible characters and zany situations. "
— David, 7/23/2013 -
" Fun to read with great dialogue. I have read his children's book, Hoot, but I had never read any of his adult novels. I will definitely go back for more! "
— Stephanie, 2/21/2013 -
" Fun read; Hiaasen balances his preaching about environmental sin with quirky characters and outlandish plots. The sobering realities are more palatable and perhaps gain a wider audience. "
— Cathy, 9/9/2012 -
" Always an enjoyable read. Characters are developed and the situations are hilarious. "
— Dan, 7/27/2012 -
" Not great literature, but a really fun read. Goofy, sometimes dumb, but always entertaining. "
— Jamie, 4/9/2012 -
" I chose this book for my personal essay in my final year at highschool, The book was funny, witty and had a great overarching plot that followed our three main characters. It's one of those books that is hard to put down as soon as you start. "
— Alexander, 1/23/2012 -
" I laughed all through it. "
— Lori, 1/13/2012 -
" Not as good as his early books,but entertaining "
— Gary, 12/2/2011 -
" this guy is so funny. i love the way he weaves his favorite people in and out of most of his novels. he's a laugh out loud writer, and gives me comic relief about serious issues that surround us all, in and out of florida. a good witty satirist. plan to finish all his books. "
— Patricia, 9/18/2011 -
" Very silly book and not serious at all, but an enjoyable read.... "
— Elizabeth, 6/30/2011 -
" Entertaining as a light read. Great pool or beach book, especially since it's set in Florida :) "
— Sarah, 6/30/2011 -
" I LOVED this book. Read at the beach, on a lake, by the river...but NOT on a cruise! You will laugh out loud, roll around on the floor and jones for a fruity drink with an umbrella in it! "
— Patty, 6/30/2011 -
" Humorous enough writing, but I was annoyed with the overly sexualized female characters. What exactly was everyone's plan through out the book? It seems if you have carte blanche of being presumed dead and rich beyond means, you could come up with a better revenge plan. "
— Patti, 6/27/2011 -
" fun read--though the convoluted plot later in the book seemed a little unclear in spots. Still, I'll read more of his books. "
— Mary, 6/19/2011 -
" This book combines a tale of greed and misfortune to a couple that is disfunctional which leads the wife to take her own life and ingenuinty to the next level "
— Cheenar, 6/16/2011 -
" LOVED this book! Just don't read on a cruise! "
— Erin, 6/12/2011 -
" No way! An action book with a story centered around agricultural water pollution! Yeah! And the characters were fun, too -- Joey is great. "
— Katie, 6/11/2011 -
" if you like either florida or laughing, read this. a real hoot. "
— bobby, 6/8/2011 -
" Really good for summer reading. Quick moving plot with interesting characters. "
— Hallie, 6/1/2011 -
" He throws his wife over board in the middle of the night on the cruise ship ... and I'm laughing? This was funny? Yes! And on from there, an incredibly, irresistibly ridiculous story! I must find more books by Carl Hiassen. Who is this crazy guy? "
— Dorothy, 5/30/2011 -
" Three and a half stars, really. For some reason, I expected it to be better. Instead of reading it because I wanted to know what was going to happen, I read it just so I could get to the end and then move on to another book. "
— Jenna, 5/26/2011
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 Barry Bostwick
Barry Bostwick has appeared in movies, television, and in musical theater. He played Brad Majors in the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and on television he appeared in the comedy Spin City with Michael J. Fox. In 1972 he received a Tony Award nomination for originating the role of Danny Zuko in the Broadway musical Grease. He then won a Tony Award in 1977 for his role in the musical The Robber Bridegroom. Bostwick continues to work in television.