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Summary: Dorsey knows funny
Review: It has to be difficult to write a LIKEABLE homicidal maniac. But that's just what Tim Dorsey has manged to do in Florida Roadkill, Hammerhead Ranch Motel, Orange Crush, and now Triggerfish Twist. This time Serge is back together with old pals Coleman and Sharon the summer before their wacky adventures in Florida Roadkill. We are treated to a little more of the lighter side of Serge as he passes the summer playing house in a typical Tampa neighborhood. Of course, if Serge, Coleman and Sharon are around, then you know things will be anything but typical as plotlines swirl wildly around the neighborhood until crashing together at Jim Davenport's Fourth of July party. If you enjoyed any of the previous three books by Dorsey, this one should be no exception.
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Summary: Dorsey does it again!
Review: It was worth the year's wait for Triggerfish Twist. After three previous novels (Florida Roadkill, Hammerhead Ranch Motel, Orange Crush), Tim Dorsey has not lost his stride one iota. The subplots are so ridiculous and seemingly pulled from nowhere, you begin to wonder if and how it'll all tie together. When you least expect it, it all comes colliding together in a hilarious fashion. Serge A. Storms, the Tampa native sociopath is up to his old tricks, as Dorsey brings back his partners-in-crime, the chemically dependent man-child Coleman, and the crack addicted stripper Sharon. They cross paths with some new characters, family man Jim Davenport, the homeless diciple John Milton, car salesman Rocco Silverstone, and pseudo-millionaire H. Ambrose Tarrington, III. If your new to Dorsey's writing, hang on for a wild ride. If you're a devoted fan like me, pick up Triggerfish Twist for your latest Dorsey fix!
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Summary: triggerfish
Review: Triggerfish Twist was not my usual 'type' of book to purchase. It was the most hysterical and entertaining book I have ever read. Since then, I have not only read it several more times, I have purchased every book I can find of Tim Dorsey's. It is not a book for the subject-sensitive reader but it will make you laugh and smile.
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Summary: Everything but the kitchen sink
Review: Just as I was lamenting my completion of the final Douglas Adams book (see other review) along comes my annual literary fix of Tim Dorsey. "Triggergfish Twist" kept me laughing, chortling, guffawing, and well... generally tittering like a whackaloon. This H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S novel has everything: a mime, Tom Jones music, The Beam of Death, Trivial Pursuit, Ernie and Bert the homeless Christ and Antichrist, a well placed fade-out, a Crisco based life form, Velveeta, chicken salad sandwiches, Alsatian yodeling, thoroughbred ferrets and everyone's favorite encyclopedic-homicidal-lunatic Serge A. Storms! I laughed. I cried. I got anxious and hysterical ... but then I've been on an emotional roller coaster since age 11.... I get like that sometimes. "Triggerfish Twist" is the best Tim Dorsey novel so far! SUPREMELY RECOMMENDED! Read this one! Pretty please! With sugar on top!
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Summary: Keeps getting better!
Review: I didn't think Tim Dorsey could top himself..... but he did! This next title in the on-going Serge series is even sillier and crazier than the others. If you're a first time reader of Tim Dorsey, don't worry about jumping into the series---this one is a prequel. According to the book cover, Tim killed off too many characters with the last books. So he did a prequel. The book is *wonderful*. Crazy, madcap adventures in Tampa. Though if you've lived in Florida long enough, you'll recognize some of the adventures from past newspaper headlines. We have a saying down here.... "All the nuts roll down to Florida." And it's the truth. Even if you don't buy the book, go down to the bookstore and read pages 269-271. I don't think I've roared with laughter that hard for a very long time. It's good. Very very good. I know you'll enjoy it.
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Summary: Another fun read from Dorsey...
Review: A "South Florida" novel about a guy who transfers to Tampa with his company, and starts meeting all sorts of strange Florida neighbors who are nut cases. He finally ends up killing someone inadvertantly, and the dead man's brothers start to come after him. And there are so many other strange subplots that all meet up at the end. Very funny, but very weird...
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Summary: 5-Plus Stars! Funny Funny Funny Funny Funny!!!!!
Review: Funniest book I've read in a long time. Dorsey nails the personality types -- the unethical vs. ethical consultants; bank executives and workers; used car lot salesmen and customers; hit men; detectives; real estate brokers; out-of-work meek, mild mid-mgmt type; little old ladies. Plus the classic sociopathic killer -- charming, intelligent; chameleon-like; ruthless; unable to feel pain - who goes crazier when he's off his drugs. The author brings these eclectic personalities together for a funny, exhilarating dash around Florida!
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Summary: Paradise, Florida Style
Review: An insanely twisted tale of how Midwestern milquetoast Jim Davenport moved his family to Triggerfish Lane, anticipating the good life of Florida. However paradise rapidly fades to a distant memory when the reality of the neighborhood sets in. For example his neighbor Jack Terrier commands his dog to defecate on Jim's lawn. Stolen cars abound, because the neighborhood is a natural getaway route for carjackers. Serge, (Dorsey's reoccurring character) Jim's new friend from across the street is a psychopathic serial killer who isn't taking his medication, but of course Jim doesn't know this. Then there's Coleman the idiot, Sharon the cocaine-snorting stripper, an overly aggressive baseball coach, the evil car salesman, the crazy homeless people, the dope smoking college students, the oversexed pensioners, the substitute teacher with a grudge and the Fourth of July party that erupts into violence, death and a city wide disaster. And if all that doesn't make you want to go out and get this laugh-a-minute book, I don't know what will. Review submitted by Captain Katie Osborne
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Summary: Twisted!
Review: Its twisted, but so good! Its scary that the main character is so appealing, but he is! Can't wait for a new one by Tim Dorsey!
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Summary: Tampa Truisms
Review: This was a heck of a funny book. I really enjoyed reading about the Tampa people and the actual Tampa locations mentioned in the book. The book must be true as it is so accurate on the types of people found in Tampa. The book is written in a Dave Barry type of writing (also a Floridian). The situations of the strange neighbors had me in stitches and all the strange goings-ons all culminated in a way that was unpredictable. It was dark humor but if you like Monty Python situations, you will love this book. Serge was definitely my favorite character with his violent personality but basically a good neighbor to Jim. All Floridians - especially those in Tampa - must read this book.
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