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Summary: Exceeded my expectations
Review: I'm a fan of Dave's columns, but was skeptical of his ability to successfully pull off being a novelist. I was pleasantly surprised. His sense of humor remained intact, while he presented a solid, smoothly flowing and entertaining storyline, filled with wonderful characters. I'm looking forward to his next novel.
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Summary: Very funny, but believe the language warning!
Review: I purchased the book for my 14 year old son, who has read many of Dave Barry's other books. However, none of the reviews I read mentioned the strong warning Barry himself placed in the beginning of the book - that it is NOT for young readers, despite his popularity with them in his other books. Since many of the characters are low-life types, there is a high density of crude, vulgar and obscene language, and also adult (sexual) situations. My 14-year old felt it was a good book, with many funny parts, some serious, exciting and dramatic situations. But the profanity was not a welcome part of the experience. So heed the warning!
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Summary: Not as funny as I expected, but excellent writing...
Review: As a big fan of Dave's columns and other books, I was looking forward to reading this. However, I was a bit surprised; yes, it was funny, but not as hilarious as I was expecting. The writing, however, was incredible, and I couldn't put the book down. What it lacks in gut-bursting jokes it makes up for in sly, dry sarcasm and strange yet believable plot twists. Seemingly unrelated incidents somehow are weaved together, much like a good episode of Seinfeld. An excellent book...
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Summary: READ IT AND WEEP ... FROM LAUGHTER.
Review: I read it. I loved it. Then I read it again. And, yes, I love it even more. Nobody sees gangsters and dogs any funnier. Thank you, Dave -- keep the novels coming.
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Summary: A light read...
Review: Don't expect great literature, and don't expect an amalgamation of Barry columns (though his first novel is clearly written in the same voice). Do expect a humorous, action-driven story set in an all-too-real Miami. The humor is probably greater for someone who has lived here.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: This reads like a Carl Hiassen-wannabe novel; if you haven't read any of Hiassen's books, you'd be better off reading his _Stormy Weather_ or _Strip Tease_. It's not that the book isn't funny; it is; but it's just a little *too* fluffy (an odd critique for a humor novel, I know). 48 hours after reading it, I have no solid recollections of any parts of it. Mental cotton candy.
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Summary: "H" is For Hilarious. Thanks, Dave!
Review: This book serves two very important functions: First, from a reader's standpoint, it makes you laugh, laugh some more, and then stop to wipe the tears of laughter from your eyes, so the pages aren't blurry anymore and you can go on reading. (Repeat sequence as required.) Second, it sends a message to mystery genre writers who take themselves seriously - DONT! This book pokes fun at just about every cliche used in the genre, and does it remarkably well. If you are a Dave Barry fan (and either you are, or you're taking *yourself* too seriously!) rush out and get a copy of this book and just enjoy. Oh, and watch out for goats on the road, snakes in the airport, and above all - enemy toads!
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Summary: Hilariously funny!
Review: Dave Barry writes a very funny, 'tongue in cheek' murder story which had me laughing out loud... Dick Hill should applauded for his reading of the novel. The inflections of the tone of his voice makes you feel that you are listening to several character actors... He deserves an equivalent of an 'Oscar' for this reading! As for the novel itself...it is an uplifting, suprisingly funny piece of literature... It is reminiscent of 'Pulp Fiction' in a less offensive way... It is a great novel... I will be giving it as gifts this year for holiday season... HAT'S OFF MR. BARRY!
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Summary: Barry Has Done Better: Wait for the Paper Back
Review: Like most others, I purchased this book on the reputation of the author. I LOVE Dave Barry. Ever since I was in high school and read DAVE BARRY SLEPT HEAR: A SORT-OF HISTORY OF AMERICA, I have laughed until I hurt more than once reading his works. That endorsement not withstanding, I was dissappointed with this book. In the preface Barry states he was advised not to worry about the plot. He was poorly advised. Mind you, I was not expecting Barry to produce something along the lines of Pride and Prejudice I was expecting to read an extremely funny story. While the book is extremely funny, the story part has much to be desired. It was an admirable first attempt at a novel, yet it is nothing more than that--an attempt. Also the book contains what Barry terms as "Adult language." It contains A LOT of it. More than most novels. Like most televisions, movies, books, and teenagers, the book would have been better served without it. Again, the book is very funny and in many ways mimicks his column. So if you like Dave Barry's humor your going to like the book. Just don't buy it in hardback; wait for the paperback. Or borrow it from someone like the idiot i am who paid too much for it.
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Summary: IN-CRE-I-BLE!
Review: It was the most hillarious book I've ever read in my whole life. I had to stop reading at times because I laughed so hard that tears rolled over my face. I wonder what the people in the appartment next door thought of me with all this ridiculous loud one-person laughter coming from my appartment(with TV sound off!) If they ever ask what was going on, I'd be happy to recommend this book to them -only I doubt the will-
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