Book Reviews of Tourist Season

I am from Florida and can relate to the settings that Carl Hiaasen sets for this book. You should know that the audience for the book is upper teens to adults. Don't get this book if you are looking for a "Hoot" type book for your child. I loved the book and thought that there were many funny parts in it. Kept me reading on my long flight overseas.

The best Hiaasen book going

This was another wonderful, in-depth read by this author. I love how he can make his characters and the plot very complex even though it's just a stand-alone book. An excellent read with humor and action.

Hilarious! -- MMP

Living in Florida, working at a theme park, Carl's work hits home for me. I love his humor, a little trashy in all the right places, definitely "R" rated. Great departure..

This was a highly entertaining, lite read ideal for taking to the gym, relaxing by the beach, or carrying with you for a coffee. Just a bit of warning about the language...Some of these characters are pretty rough, and there is usage of "g**d***" throughout. There are also a few references to the n-word. This took away some from my liking of the book.

It is always fun to read a Carl Hiaasen book... characters you love to hate; clever but not silly; hilarious escapades and insightful excursions to Florida's seamier side.

A typical Hiaasen assortment of over-the-top characters and crazy antics set in Florida. More comic than dramatic. A light fun read.

3 out of 5 stars

Great beach read--goes in a couple tangents that don't make sense, but are still fun to read.

The only trace of the first victim was his Shriner's fez washed up on the Miami beach. The second victim, the head of the city's chamber of commerce, was found dead with a toy rubber alligator lodged in his throat. And that was just the beginning...Now Brian Keyes, reporter turned private eye, must move from muckraking to rooting out murder...in a caper tht will mix football players, politicians, and police with a group of fanatics and a very hungry crocodile.

Good Story. Fun read.

I love Carl Hiaasen!

An ex-reporter turned private eye is hired to solve a murder. It turns into a case of multiple murders. It takes place in South Florida.

Darkly funny and full of twists. Suspense at full speed ahead!

On back of book:
The only trace of the first victim was his Shriner's fez washed up on the Miami beach. The second victim, the head of the city's chamber of commerce, was found dead with a toy rubber alligator lodged in his throat. And that was just the beginning...

An enjoyable read, though not as good as Skinny Dip, Hiaasen manages to meld comedy and violence in a remarkable way.

Carl Hiaasen mixes humor with mystery. An interesting read with a strange twist at the end.

Laugh out loud funny - not usually something you comment about a murder mystery. As always, genuinely great entertainment.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's hard to decide exactly what genre this is: It's a mystery that becomes a thriller that becomes a social commentary that becomes.....

Funny and sad, odd and quirky, twisted and serious is the only way I can describe it.

One of Hiassen's most outrageous and funny books!

I only recently discovered this writer. His books, so far, have been fun!

Funny, entertaining, a light read

A great read, filled with interesting characters and things about Florida that I never knew!

Hilarious, as usual for Hiaasen.

Carl Hiassen is a hoot. If you've never read a book that makes you laugh out loud (whether by yourself or in public) then this is a book for you. Laughed so hard I was crying!

Good read. Hiassen has a somewhat sick and dry sense of humor.

Brian Keyes, reporter turned private eye, must move from muckraking to rooting out murder....in a caper that will mix football players, politicians, and police with a gorup of fanatics and a very hungry crocodile.

Violent, but funny as well. A very enjoyable read.

Funny and suspenseful. Message re: overdevelopment of Florida rings true...

Great story, twists and turns in the plot, humor, everything to keep you from putting this one down.

Cleverly written, entertaining.

Wonderful writer--witty but still a great mystery.

A fun romp

Typical Hiassen; crime and dark humor in South Florida. The head of the Chamber of Commerce is found murdered with a toy alligator stuffed in his throad. Now is this any way to promote environmentalism?

Classic Hiaasen craziness! I love him!

A Dark,funny book full of irony and spice

Great story. All of his books are hysterically funny.

Excellent all around.

One of my favorite reads, The author has a funny sence of humor!

The only trace of the first victim was his Shriner's fez washed up on the Miami beach. The second victim, the head of the city's chamber of commerce, was found dead with a toy rubber alligator lodged in his throat. And that was just the beginning...

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