BOOK REVIEW: A Mixed Bag Of Nuts

(Published 2006, paperback edition 304 pages)

Mr. Hiaasen is up to his usual tricks. As with most of his fictional work, the author's liberal, lighthearted leanings are hard to miss. The two most offensive people in this ten-character ensemble are a telemarketer and a randy, idiot owner of a fish store. The born-and-raised Floridian, Mr. Hiaasen, has impeccable comic timing and likes to show the non-tourist side of his state. His books are not meant as high-minded literature, but more of a fast food nature. There is no true value to "Nature Girl" except for laughs and, unless you have no sense of humor, there are plenty in this absured book. It's a great beach read or if you're in need of a pick-me-up.

(Meyers - A few years ago, I started writing, under the pseudonym Franklin the Mouse, short reviews at Amazon's web site. This is my most recent review #289)