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I found many parts of this book hilarious. Through a mixup, a family finds itself the target of a mob hit. Only the reader knows this as the family doesn't have a clue to why dangerous people are after them and the mobsters think the family members are involved with some kind of activity that would seriously hurt their criminal interests. All these increasingly complicated misunderstandings and the resultant actions taken by both parties make this a very funny book.
Hilarious!! Great comedic read.
A quick, entertaining, and funny read. Dave Barry has Elmore Leonard's skill at plotting and adds Barry's comedic look at the world and it's human inhabitants.
This book was made into a popular movie starring a whole host of stars.
Great "beach" or "vacation" read.
His second effort, Tricky Business is even better.
Read both.
This book was made into a popular movie starring a whole host of stars.
Great "beach" or "vacation" read.
His second effort, Tricky Business is even better.
Read both.
A very funny book -- Dave Barry's first attempt at a novel. I have always loved his columns, and this book uses the same quick wit that he is known for. Overall, likeable characters, an interesting plot, and downright funny especially with his little absurdities. I enjoyed it as some easy summer reading -- nothing too taxing -- just a bit of fun.
Barry's first mystery. A great read.
A funny, satirical mystery by Dave Barry.
This wacky, offbeat crime novel is full of quirky characters and funny mishaps. Set in Miami, this book tells the story of a dysfunctional family and the homeless drifter who lives in a tree on the grounds of their house. There are also inept mobsters, a dimwitted dog, and a psychedelic South American toad, among others.
Fun, fun, fun! I hope Barry decides to write more fiction.
This is Dave Barry's attempt at fiction. It was very highly reviewed and rated very funny by most reviewers. Somehow I just didn't think it was that great.