Plot Summary

Skinny Dip

Carl Hiaasen

Skinny Dip

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

Book Brief

Carl Hiaasen

Skinny Dip

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

376

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida • 2000s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Skinny Dip, a woman survives her husband's attempt to murder her. She teams up with a retired cop to expose environmental crimes and corruption in Florida. The story combines humor and suspense as they seek justice and grapple with personal challenges.

Humorous

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Playful

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Carl Hiaasen's Skinny Dip is generally praised for its wit and engaging characters, with many readers enjoying the blend of humor and mystery. However, some critics feel the plot is predictable and the villains one-dimensional. Despite these critiques, the book's entertaining narrative and Hiaasen's sharp social commentary make it a popular read for fans of dark comedy and crime fiction.

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Who Should Read Skinny Dip?

A reader who enjoys fast-paced, satirical crime novels with dark humor would relish Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen. Similar to fans of Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard or The Sweet Forever by George Pelecanos, they appreciate quirky characters, environmental themes, and clever plot twists set against a vividly depicted Florida backdrop.

Book Details
Pages

376

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida • 2000s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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