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Razor Girl
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
The new full-tilt, unstoppably hilarious and entertaining novel from the best-selling author of "Skinny Dip" and"Bad Monkey" When Lane Coolman's car is bashed from behind on the road to the Florida Keys, what appears to be an ordinary accident is anything but (this is Hiaasen!). Behind the wheel of the other car is Merry Mansfield--the eponymous Razor Girl--and the crash scam is only the beginning of events that spiral crazily out of control while unleashing some of the wildest characters Hiaasen has ever set loose on the page. There's Trebeaux, the owner of Sedimental Journeys--a company that steals sand from one beach to restore erosion on another . . . Dominick "Big Noogie" Aeola, a NYC mafia capo with a taste for tropic-wear . . . Buck Nance, a Wisconsin accordionist who has rebranded himself as the star of a redneck reality show called "Bayou Brethren" . . . a street psycho known as Blister who's more Buck Nance than Buck could ever be . . . Brock Richardson, a Miami product-liability lawyer who's getting dangerously--and deformingly--hooked on the very E.D. product he's litigating against . . . and Andrew Yancy--formerly Detective Yancy, busted down to the Key West roach patrol after accosting his then-lover's husband with a Dust Buster. Yancy believes that if he can singlehandedly solve a high-profile murder, he'll get his detective badge back. That the Razor Girl may be the key to Yancy's future will be as surprising as anything else he encounters along the way--including the giant Gambian rats that are livening up his restaurant inspections."
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Fr3NcHtOaSt
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Reviewing this and I‘ve not even finished the book. It‘s the second in the series after Bad Monkey and features the same ex-cop turned “roach inspector”. Starts off just as crazy as the last book. Continues the antics and builds upon the previous book with a new case.

#RazorGirl #CarlHiaasen #comedicmystery #highlyrecommend

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IamIamIam
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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What do a health inspector, a talent agent, a reality tv star, a racist redneck, a shifty lawyer, a male gential enhancement gel, a mafioso, a hit and run expert who shaves her pubes while driving and Gambian pouched rats have in common? Ask Carl Hiaasen... 😂😂😂😂

#Doublespin #March @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 4y
IamIamIam @TheAromaofBooks Thanks!!! I've moved 5 out of 6 books off my TBR!!! I really appreciate all your hard work in organizing this challenge!!! 💙💙 4y
TheAromaofBooks Yay!! That's really fantastic to hear!! 4y
Reggie I love Carl Hiassen. I haven‘t read him in years but I know he made me laugh out loud. 4y
IamIamIam @Reggie He's always a trip!!! Squeeze Me was absolutely hysterical... this one was definitely out there but sarcasm heavy for me more than laugh out loud funny. Still fantastic, though!! 4y
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IamIamIam
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If I didn't love Carl Hiaasen so much, I'd be highly offended...

vivastory 😂😂 4y
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IamIamIam
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Sometimes all you need is a good book, a salty breeze and some sunshine to make things right for at least an hour a day.

Chrissyreadit Yes!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 4y
Cathythoughts 👍🏻❤️ 4y
kspenmoll Sounds delightful!!!! 4y
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IamIamIam
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Omigosh, how does one sum up Hiaasen in 3 words?!
🚘 Accidents
🎯 Mafia
🏥 Inspector

That doesn't even scratch the surface!!! 😂😂😂 Thanks @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick and I hope you're enjoying your choice!!!
@ShyBookOwl

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LisaLovesToRead
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
Mehso-so

This was a silly read set in contemporary times. It was fun. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I read it straight through, but I didn‘t. It drug out because I was reading 3 or 4 other books too.

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Samplergal
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Mehso-so

Maybe it‘s an acquired taste? Not sure it is entirely for me. I‘ll read another of his, but this was pretty wacky.

Fan_of_70 I like his ones that are aimed at young adults more than his ones aimed at adults! 5y
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Samplergal
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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I‘m not sure how I‘m liking this. I am trying to read something from the Florida Keys in prep for our volunteer gig. But this is just too wacky. Has anyone read this?

ReadingOver50 Love his books and they are all pretty wacky! 5y
Fridameetslucy I love reading him - also Christopher Moore falls into same category for me 5y
Samplergal @ReadingOver50 I‘m getting into it a bit now. Just not what I thought it would be. 😂 5y
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Samplergal @Fridameetslucy Yes...I can see that now. I have three of his books ( I‘m close to Miami, and his books are everywhere in the thrift shops) and have yet to read any, until today. 5y
Cpg @Samplergal We‘re headed to south Florida this weekend to visit our daughter. I‘m going to try to make time to get to a thrift store this time! For sure!!! (edited) 5y
Samplergal @Cpg I know most of them. Where in soflo? We live in Fort Lauderdale area but are in Fort Myers in our RV until sat. 5y
Cpg @Samplergal sorry I didn‘t see this until now- and I‘m back in Bham, AL. We were in Boca Raton. I did go to a Goodwill Store- but only had a short time to look. I didn‘t get to the books actually. I‘ll be back to visit maybe by the end of July/ before August due date for my next grand due to my other daughter here near me. 5y
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svenezia
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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When a book has the phrase “cold as a frog‘s balls” in the first sentence, I think that it‘s a good omen. 😂

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TheFunkyBookworm
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Omg what a wild ride! I just love Carl Hiaasen‘s books- they all tend to follow a similar formula: south Florida, corrupt politicians, quirky characters, wacky murders... but I can‘t get enough! Hoping he comes out with a new one soon!
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Samplergal I have one on my shelf, and living here I need to read it. Thanks for the reminder. 6y
TheFunkyBookworm @Samplergal yes! You can‘t go wrong with any of his books- I love when he mentions places I‘m familiar with! This one was set in Key West and I love that I knew all the streets and some of the hotels/ restaurants! 6y
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TheFunkyBookworm
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Loving this quiet evening spent reading with my hubby and passed out grumpy pup. I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen my husband so engrossed in a book as he is in Beartown! I‘m giggling and blazing through Razor Girl- love Carl Hiaasen‘s writing style 💜📚

niha923 Perfect couple!! 😍 6y
TheFunkyBookworm @niha923 after 10 years together I‘ve finally turned him into a reader! I knew I‘d wear him down eventually 😂💜 6y
niha923 @TheFunkyBookworm That's a long time but at last he gave in! 😂 Hope you guys always stay lovely 💖 6y
TheFunkyBookworm @niha923 haha true! Thanks love 💜 6y
tracey38 Love it! 💛💚 6y
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TheFunkyBookworm
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Excuse me while I “Stretch Armstrong” this one:
This book starts out with a bang (like fireworks?) when Lane Coolman‘s car is rearended on his way to Key West. The girl who hit him was a tad distracted as she was busy shaving in preparation for a hot date.... more craziness ensues from there! This opening scene is based on this news story: http://www.nbc-2.com/story/12107993/woman-causes-crash-shaving-bikini-area-while...

#ReadingResolutions

sloanghost This reminds me of a real life true crime story in which the guilty party claimed they kept an 18 inch knife in their car...to chop vegetables while driving 6y
sloanghost I'm sorry "real life true crime story" is the MOST redundant, I am deeply ashamed 6y
TheFunkyBookworm @sloanghost 😂😂😂 usually I only realize my redundancy when I have to go back and mince words bc I‘m over the Litsy limit!!! That‘s hilarious tho- sometimes truth is stranger than fiction! 6y
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LibrarianRyan
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Beaches are usually involved at some point in any Hiaasen book. #beach read. #readingresolutions

Hildy I love Hiaasen's writing. 7y
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mahadevan
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen

I did read one incident about the "razor" happening in FL. But come on, the way he presents it as a regular feature in FL. Bit of a stretch, in my opinion.

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LibrarianRyan
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I haven't read this yet but I am pretty sure there will be a #🏖 in there somewhere. Since most Hiassen books take place in the Florida keys I'm sure this is a safe bet. #emojimadness.

This is also good for #setonisland for #marchinbooks.

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wintercherry
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Christmas festivities done here, now I‘m on the couch with tea and a book. Happy Christmas Littens x

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Jadams89
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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This one was so much fun! I love that even though there were different story lines and points of view, everything came together so easily. I laughed out loud a lot at this one. Hiaasen is definitely an author I will be reading more of.

Bookladylinda I‘ve never read this author and have wondered if I should??. 🤔🤔🤔🤔 7y
Jadams89 This is the first one I have read. It reminded me a little of Janet Evanovich. 7y
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Jadams89
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Jadams89 In case it's too blurry to tell, those are skeletons Santa caps and Christmas socks in front of the tree. 7y
Tanzy13 🎄 7y
Smrloomis Ha ha, love that! 7y
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IamIamIam
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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75% off a signed copy??? Shut up and take my money, Barnes & Noble!!!!! I also find it hard to believe I didn't get this for Christmas last year...
#IfreakingLOVECarlHiaasen

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ClairesReads
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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The perfect plane read. This is my first Hiaasen and I'll definitely be back for more. This was equal parts exciting and comical. Hiaasen does an excellent job of making fun with and of the strange and exceptional place that Florida is. Great for a laugh.

Alfoster Oh yes! He‘s hilarious! Haven‘t read this one but will have to ck it out!😍 7y
ClairesReads @Alfoster yes! So silly but so fun!! 7y
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Ksvz
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2017 #150 farce audio I've read him before but this was over, over the top. I enjoyed it but it got tedious and the fun ridiculous was just stupid. Love the cover though.

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LukkiAnn
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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This is very laughable book I highly recommend especially as an audio. It's a little bit too long but enjoyable in most parts. Very entertaining for a long trip 🚲🚍✈️🚁🛳🗺

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LukkiAnn
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Now I really miss Florida ❤️😍😹🏝

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JohnnieDun4
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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As usual, a fun romp through the swamps of humanity and their capers in South Florida and the Keys, this time with a send up on the Duck Dynasty "reality" show papa!

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MrBook
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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#TBRtemptation post 8! Any Hiaasen fans here? Lane's car is bashed from behind on the road to the Florida Keys by one Merry Mansfield. The crash scam is only the beginning of a spiral. Meet Trebeux, whose business transfers sand from one beach to another to prevent erosion; Dominick, a NYC mafioso; Buck, an accordionist with a redneck reality show; Blister, a street psycho; & Brock, a Miami product-litigation lawyer. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

vivastory I've only read one Hiaasen, but I really enjoyed it 7y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 7y
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lennearb
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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This is a good book for a laugh and shaking your head at Florida.

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bookishdawg
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Hiassen + summer = perfection 💛
#riotgrams #yellowcovers

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Well-ReadNeck
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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#riotgrams #yellowcovers

This yellow cover is a perfect summer read. Classic Hiaasen.

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fmcgeough
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"The election of a black president brought a boom in TV reality shows featuring feisty rednecks, and talent scouts began scouring the Dixie belt in a fevered search for the next Duck Dynasty franchise"

Gotta love Carl Hiaasen

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Tonton
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Hiassen makes me laugh out loud with hapless characters and insane situations, because, you know, Florida. So twisted and hilarious on greed, vanity, ambition, and failure. I don't want to actually visit, quite content to read all about the high jinks! Feels safer.

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Wildmoonchild
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Book rainbow 🌈🌈 #24in48

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hufflepuff_librarian
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I have been a fan of Hiaasen for a long time, and this book did not disappoint. It definitely deserves to be ranked one of my top five favorites, right up there with Bad Monkey and Nature Girl. 🤓

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stephanywrites
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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Just started for my work book club. It doesn't seem to be my style, but giving it the 100-page try!

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EllieDottie
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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So I haven't read either of these, but they are on my never ending tbr!! #girlinthetitle #readjanuary

shanebeth socks! 😍 8y
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Well-ReadNeck
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
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#ReadJanuary Dreaming of a warmer climate ... or not. I'm in Atlanta and they are calling for snow, which we're all rooting for (snow=yes! Ice=no!). But I have these two books in my pile for later in the winter when I'll be needing a sunny pick me up!

Sweettartlaura Beautiful Ruins is ... well, beautiful ❤️. Enjoy! 8y
Demanda Loved Beautiful Ruins! 8y
Lynnsoprano Any Carl Hiassen is worth reading. Living in South Florida, it all rings true. 8y
KatG Loved Beautiful Ruins! 8y
TheLudicReader Beautiful Ruins is soooo good. 8y
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jspencer
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen
Mehso-so

My least favorite Hiaasen novel. i thought about bailing, but stuck it out because I kept hoping it would get better because I have really enjoyed his other books. Too many plot lines I didn't care about, particularly the lawyer and his girlfriend who wanted to build a mansion on the lot next to Andrew. I found myself skimming those pages towards the end.

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Well-ReadNeck
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Got this beauty at my book club's holiday book exchange. We do a white elephant exchange with wrapped books. Glad to end up with this one. Especially since the library hold list is in the triple digits!!!

Hollie Triple digit holds? That's crazy! They need to invest in more copies!! 8y
Donna_sBookMinute Triple digits? That's like standing in line for the new Jordans. Supply and demand. 8y
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Hooked_on_books
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Standard Hiaasen fare, with zany acts of Floridaness interspersed with liberal social commentary. If you enjoy his books, you'll like this one. No Skink sightings here, but plenty of laugh out loud moments.

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BeththeBookDragon
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Finishing this up on the drive home!

Suzze I can imagine much laughing in your car. 8y
BeththeBookDragon @Suzze Of course!! 8y
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BeththeBookDragon
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So excited to be starting this! I have FOTR on cd, so this will be shared for my driving time, but so much fun!'

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Jen2
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Always a fun read!!!

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ampersunder
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Now that I'm back from Ireland, it's time for a zany Floridian romp of a novel leading up to our trip to Tampa & Punta Gorda next week.

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Christy2318
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Carl Hiaasen on where he gets his ideas and writing satire was just as hilarious & entertaining as you would expect. #txbookfest

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TripleS
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Wicked 10K done! Best time yet! Now diving in to Razor Girl!

CallMeIshmael Awesome job! 8y
Texreader Way to go!!! 8y
CherylDeFranceschi You rock! 8y
Tonton Love Carl Hiassen, always makes me laugh out loud at least once in every book. 8y
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Iconoclast_Books
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Today's Book of the Day, chosen by Beth, is Carl Hiaasen's "RAZOR GIRL" and it is available at the store or as an audio book https://libro.fm/iconoclastbooks A red-neck reality star, a sand merchant, an insurance scammer, a liability lawyer and, former detective Andrew Yancy ("Bad Monkey") are the key players in this fun mystery. This is a great introduction to Hiaasen's humor and, if you are already a Hiaasen fan this will not disappoint.

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BookishTrish
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#firstlineFriday (becauseSaturdays are my Fridays)

Hobbinol 🐸💚 8y
Chessa 😂😂😂 8y
LeahBergen That DOES sound chilly. And kind of damp. 😉 8y
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DanaDeMille
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Definitely not my usual fare, and my first Hiaasen. I liked the voices that came through - gritty and salty. It definitely felt very Florida. Also felt a little Palahniuk at times but in its own way. Not a reread but decent!

DanaDeMille @katemclellan I think you would like this one! I will save it for you for next time I see you! 8y
katemclellan You know I'm down for anything Palahniuk-like ❤️ 8y
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Scithighs
Razor Girl | Carl Hiaasen

I am listening to this on Audible and having the hardest time! I guess I should have read it. I think there are too many characters to keep straight. Not all books translate to good listening, I need simple, my mind has trouble paying attention

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Graciouswarriorprincess
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Listening to Carl Hiassen with @Cortg at the Baltimore Book Festival.📚

Bookworm83 Yay!!! Hey, @Graciouswarriorprincess is our book club discussion 2pm Eastern time or Pacific time? 8y
Graciouswarriorprincess @Bookworm83 2 pm Pacific time. Sorry just got home and fighting a bad headache. 8y
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