Tourist Season
Tourist Season
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Miami, Florida • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen is a crime novel set in Florida, where a journalist-turned-private investigator tackles a series of bizarre murders that threaten the state's tourism industry. As bizarre and dangerous situations unfold, he discovers deeper environmental and societal issues. The plot intertwines humor with suspense, reflecting Hiaasen's signature style.
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Review Roundup
Carl Hiaasen's Tourist Season is a satirical crime novel that combines humor with social commentary. While many readers appreciate its wit and engaging characters, some find the plot overly chaotic and the humor too abrasive. The novel's unique blend of environmental themes and dark comedy makes it memorable but not universally appealing.
Who Should Read Tourist Season?
Readers who enjoy satirical thrillers with a mix of humor and environmental themes will relish Carl Hiaasen's Tourist Season. Fans of Tim Dorsey's Florida Roadkill or Dave Barry's Big Trouble will appreciate the quirky characters and zany plots set against the vibrant backdrop of Florida.
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Tourist Season is Carl Hiaasen's first solo novel, published in 1986; he had previously co-authored three books with fellow journalist Bill Montalbano.
The novel satirizes the Florida tourist industry, reflecting Hiaasen's well-known penchant for critiquing environmental and political issues through dark humor.
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Since its release, Tourist Season has helped establish Hiaasen as a master of the comic crime genre, paving the way for his other popular novels set in Florida.
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Novel • Fiction
Miami, Florida • 1980s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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