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Don't Stop the Carnival
Don't Stop the Carnival
Author: Herman Wouk
Herman Wouk's hilarious Caribbean masterpiece! — Bored with life as a successful Broadway publicity agent, Norman Paperman decided to indulge a private whim, and bought the Gull Reef Club on the Caribbean island of Amerigo. It was an expensive purchase,but Paperman was sure he could make his private holiday resort pay. What he had not counted...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780006170099
ISBN-10: 0006170099
Publication Date: 1984
Pages: 384
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4 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: HarperCollins
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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nascargal avatar reviewed Don't Stop the Carnival on + 352 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This is a fun book about a New Yorker who moves to the Caribbean to run a hotel. There are some truly funny parts to this book; however, I did not like the ending.
reviewed Don't Stop the Carnival on + 67 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
If you believe in Murphys law, this books for you.
reviewed Don't Stop the Carnival on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I though it was dated and really slow. Not very funny, but that's just me.
necardgal avatar reviewed Don't Stop the Carnival on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
At first this book started out a little slow for me, but then it picked up speed as I went along. I've never experienced a holiday on a Caribbean island, but after reading this book I can just imagine what life is like there; especially behind the scenes. A fun read!
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reviewed Don't Stop the Carnival on + 22 more book reviews
Fun story of life in the Caribbean; terrific beach read.
knitter avatar reviewed Don't Stop the Carnival on + 64 more book reviews
If you've ever listened to Jimmy Buffett's CD "Don't Stop the Carnival", this is where he found the story about Norman Paperman. I heard the CD first, then found this book on PBS and was curious. I'm happy to say the book is very entertaining, fast reading, and is a perfect match with Buffett's music.
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DON'T STOP THE CARNIVAL is Herman Wouk's comedy about living out your fantasies on an exotic Caribbean island. Norman Paperman, a successful Broadway publicity agent, has long dreamed of escaping his high-pressure Manhattan life. In a fit of bravado, he chucks it all and buys an old hotel on tiny, primitive, lush Amerigo island.
"Exuberant comedy, spiced with sex and tragedy"-Daily Telegraph
Puddnp avatar reviewed Don't Stop the Carnival on + 111 more book reviews
Good Book!