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By: Tim Dorsey
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Read By: George K. Wilson Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Serge A. Storms Series Release Date: May 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781436141949
3.98281529698942 out of 53.98281529698942 out of 53.98281529698942 out of 53.98281529698942 out of 53.98281529698942 out of 5 (3.98) - 1,229 listener ratings
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Total Audiobook Chapters:

44

Longest Chapter Length:

35:57 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:41 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

14:24 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

27

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Publisher Description

Tim Dorsey is the internationally best-selling author of the gleefully over-the-top series starring spree-killer Serge Storms. In The Big Bamboo, Serge and sidekick Coleman head out west to take on Hollywood bigwigs and L.A. lowlifes in Dorsey's most outrageous novel yet. Before Tinseltown knows what's hit it, Serge has made an unforgettable foray to the Playboy Mansion and come up against Japanese Yakuza and a host of wacky characters. "Serge and Coleman are an Abbott and Costello for the new millennium as they bumble their way from one ridiculous exploit to the next ."-Booklist

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"This would have been five stars -- Serge in Hollywood making scenes! -- if I'd been able to easier follow the ending, which was a little too complex a resolution for me. Couldn't tell if it was my lazy reading or Dorsey's lazy writing (or both), so it gets four stars for making me laugh out loud frequently, weird-o ending or not."

— A. (4 out of 5 stars)

The Big Bamboo Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.51162790697674 out of 53.51162790697674 out of 53.51162790697674 out of 53.51162790697674 out of 53.51162790697674 out of 5 (3.51)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " lots of twists & turns bring the reader to a surprise ending "

    — Kris, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Serge and Coleman go to Hollywood. "

    — Squeaky, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Didn't enjoy this one as much as the earlier Tim Dorsey books, which I've all rated at 4 or 5 stars. "

    — Glenn, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you like Carl Hiassen you'll like Dorsey. Very funny story, wacky characters. "

    — J, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " : typical serge takes on the world ... a riot of a read for dorsey, as usual!! "

    — Jesse, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great Crime book with lots of raunchy and immature comedy. I loved it. "

    — Gavin, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun - liked the variety of leaving Florida for a bit and making fun of Hollywood. "

    — Christopher, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The Big Bamboo by Tim Dorsey (2006) "

    — Julie, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I give it three and a half. Much better than the last installment. I love the Hollywood elements. "

    — Angie, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Tim Dorsey never fails to entertain. It is one wild, humurous ride after another. Probably one of the best authors I have ever read. "

    — Thom, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Didn't finish it. Couldn't get into it :( "

    — Jade, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I have tried and tried to read this book...I still haven't been able to finish it! "

    — Zaanodes, 11/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Serge in Hollywood! It's everything you would expect it to be. I have yet to be disappointed. "

    — Dustin, 11/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " More of the usual fun and games from Serge by Tim Dorsey. "

    — Jay, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What can I say...I'm from Florida, I can't stay away from books based where I am from! "

    — Meredith, 10/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Hollywood movies, Alabama Oil, Japanese Mafia, Serge and Coleman with their own TV show. What more can you ask for? "

    — Ron, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Funny, entertaining and enjoyable. "

    — Holly, 5/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a on-sale (sure why not) kinda buy, and it was a very pleasant surprise how much I enjoyed it. I will definitely listen to it again. The characters were amusing, the plot was enjoyable, I laughed out loud on several occasions. "

    — Melissa, 5/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought this was a really good read. Fast paced lunacy with some interesting characters. All the Serge books are great fun to read. "

    — Adam, 3/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A commentary on the inner-workings of Hollywood as viewed by a sociopath- fun! "

    — Dori, 12/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I couldn't get into this book. This is the first that I don't care for at all. "

    — Jane, 9/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you like fun and crazy adventures especially about Florida, Tim Dorsey is a riot to read. "

    — Lin, 8/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " As always Tim Dorsey is a great read. Fast and FUN. "

    — Kspencer, 8/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " this book is funny crazy! must read more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

    — Morgan, 6/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My least favorite so far. "

    — Christine, 6/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Perfect holiday reading for Florida. Quick, entertaining, ...bizarre. "

    — Amanda, 6/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " another good one. a little different than the others, but still good. "

    — Nik, 10/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Serge IS WAY better than Dexter Morgan....Even by Florida's weak standards... "

    — Wileycoyote, 8/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Maybe not the Dorsey novel to start with... though I do like this Florida comedy thriller genre, this one has too much LA, CA. "

    — Brent, 6/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical Dorsey, fun but silly. "

    — Mr.B, 6/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 2.5 It was fun, but got a bit tiring after awhile what with all the silly characters and plot jumps. It would've been a 2, but I give it an extra star for being set in places I know well. I recognized all the scenes in LA (where I used to live) and Tampa (where I live now). "

    — April, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Funny like Haissen, but more odd "

    — Amy, 4/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " If you like Carl Hiassen you'll like Dorsey. Very funny story, wacky characters. "

    — Jorge, 2/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A commentary on the inner-workings of Hollywood as viewed by a sociopath- fun! "

    — Dori, 1/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I have tried and tried to read this book...I still haven't been able to finish it! "

    — Zaanodes, 9/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I bought it for about $1.00. I read it. I threw it away. The "plot" surrounds itself around inside jokes for people that live in/near Florida. For the rest of the world it is just a badly laid out "detective" novel. "

    — Beau, 2/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Hollywood movies, Alabama Oil, Japanese Mafia, Serge and Coleman with their own TV show. What more can you ask for? "

    — Ron, 1/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Every time I run into Serge Storms in Tim Dorsey's books, I like him more and more. Just wished he lived in my neighborhood! Dorsey's books all crackle! "

    — Les, 1/20/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you like fun and crazy adventures especially about Florida, Tim Dorsey is a riot to read. "

    — Lin, 1/15/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Tim Dorsey never fails to entertain. It is one wild, humurous ride after another. Probably one of the best authors I have ever read. "

    — Thom, 11/30/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " another good one. a little different than the others, but still good. "

    — Nik, 6/3/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The Big Bamboo by Tim Dorsey (2006) "

    — Julie, 1/18/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Perfect holiday reading for Florida. Quick, entertaining, ...bizarre. "

    — Amanda, 12/31/2008

About Tim Dorsey

Tim Dorsey is the author of multiple bestselling novels in the popular Serge Storms series, for which the Providence Journal called him “the undisputed king of the comic crime novel.” Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a police and courts reporter for the Alabama Journal and a night metro editor for the Tampa Tribune.

About George K. Wilson

George K. Wilson is a working actor in stage, film, television, and commercials with almost one hundred audiobook narrations to his credit. He began in broadcast journalism with American Forces Radio and Television and is a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He had a lead role in the cult film classic Attack of the Killer Tomatoes and appeared on television’s One Life to Live, Ryan’s Hope, and The Doctors and has been heard on voice-overs for The Guiding Light and The Cosby Show, as well as many television and radio commercials.