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To ask other readers questions about Paradise Screwed , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Jul 30, Andrew rated it it was amazing Shelves: Fans of Carl Hiaasen's novels, which humorously point out some of the foibles of living in southeast Florida, may not realize that the author sharpened his wit and various spears by writing about the real-life escapades of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties with occasional forays into Palm Beach county, Tallahassee and even Washington D. Most Americans will n Fans of Carl Hiaasen's novels, which humorously point out some of the foibles of living in southeast Florida, may not realize that the author sharpened his wit and various spears by writing about the real-life escapades of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe Counties with occasional forays into Palm Beach county, Tallahassee and even Washington D.
However, the fact is that everyone can picture a greedy developer who cares more for his bottom line than for the environment — or for the laws designed to protect the latter. Everyone has an image of a low-paid politician who has managed to stretch his income to allow for custom-made suits, luxury automobiles, and exclusive housing. However, I found that I needed to read this book in short doses — there's only so many short stories about corrupt politicians I could absorb without diverting my attention in another direction.
Mar 19, CD rated it really liked it Shelves: I may have skipped a column or three while laughing so hard and jumping back and forth in the book! Author Carl Hiaasen captures much of the craziness that is the South Florida reality.
From politics to sports to the dreaded Florida land developers he writes about the unbelievable that give full credence to the old saying, "truth is stranger than fiction. A reader who has any interest in the world around them as a source of entertainment or has not ceased to be amazed by the lunacy that is on the front doorstep will have a great time with this goodread. Apr 14, Donna Davis added it Shelves: I have always been a fan of Hiaasen's His outspoken and often edgy humor has been used to good effect in educating his readers about the importance of preserving Florida's fragile ecosystem.
I don't know how much it has slowed developers and oil barons from their profitable havoc, but he's given it his best shot. Today I saw another side to Hiaasen. He shared extensively his reactionary perspective regarding the Cuban revolution. It pretty much ruined the book for me. I was ready t I have always been a fan of Hiaasen's I was ready to scrap one or two of the entries, since each is between two and five pages in length, but I kept flipping and after the fourth one, I got pissed and slammed the book shut.
I wonder whether Hiaasen thinks the people of Florida would do half as much for people who test HIV positive, and particularly for people who actually contract AIDS, as the people of Cuba do! I adore Carl Hiaasen.
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That and the stories are 15 years old. This is a collection of his columns for the Miami Herald.
I decided to read this now as am preparing for a trip to Key West. What a Freak Show!
KIRKUS REVIEW
I always find a look into a culture different than my own exciting. This look into Florida's political and environment issues through Hiaasen's essays, is humorous and outrageous. These editorial essays are a bit outdated since they were written in the 80's but they still are a great look into the history of Florida and the everglades. And never discount the humor of Carl Hiaasen. I think I like his fiction better.
Dec 13, John of Canada rated it really liked it. I've read most of Carl's fiction,but it all started here. Written as editorials from the Miami Herald,he is absolutely fearless when going after crime,greedy developers-yeah you Disney world,cheats and rogues.
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It is very easy to see how true to life his fiction is. It's an older book,but still makes fascinating reading. Dec 07, Erin rated it did not like it. A couple of amusing columns, but mostly a lot of nonsense.
Paradise Screwed by Carl Hiaasen
I agree with Carl about the environment, but I think he needs to be less opinionated and more factual on some subjects, since his prejudices show through. Mar 03, Laurie Stoll rated it liked it Shelves: This book is a selection of column articles that range from topic to topic.
By looking at the cover, this book was not what I was expecting. Jul 24, Colin Kemmis added it. These article were a little more recent and I could relate to them a little better. Nov 24, patty rated it liked it Shelves: Mar 12, Dennis Willingham rated it liked it Shelves: There's Trebeaux, the owner of Sedimental Journeys--a company that steals sand from one beach to restore erosion on another…Dominick "Big Noogie" Aeola, a NYC mafia capo with a taste for tropic-wear…Buck Nance, a Wisconsin accordionist who has rebranded himself as the star of a redneck reality show called Bayou Brethren …and Andrew Yancy—formerly Detective Yancy, busted down to the Key West roach patrol after accosting his then-lover's husband with a Dust Buster.
Yancy believes that if he can singlehandedly solve a high-profile murder, he'll get his detective badge back. That the Razor Girl may be the key to Yancy's future will be as surprising as anything else he encounters along the way—including the giant Gambian rats that are livening up his restaurant inspections. Relax, enjoy, and marvel anew at the power of unbridled fictional invention. There was a problem adding your email address. Be the first to discover new talent!
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