Stormy Weather

By: Carl Hiaasen

Narrated by: George Wilson

Length: 14 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

Carl Hiaasen, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and best-selling author, has earned a reputation for perceptive, sharp-edged suspense that also cuts to the bone of environmental issues. His novels have been translated into many languages and are touted worldwide for their quirky characters and surreal adventures set in the ravaged cultural wasteland of southern Florida.

Stormy Weather centers on the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. The devastation of the storm has attracted crowds of voyeurs and impostors to Florida. Drawn by the chance to prey on Andrew's victims, misfits like the murderous ex-con Snapper and the dangerously seductive Edie find easy targets for their insurance scams. They're not prepared, though, when they meet their opposition, led by a hoary ex-governor who smokes toads.

Both hilariously funny and deadly accurate, Carl Hiaasen's novel will take you into a Florida that is far from the frilly palms and pink flamingos of its post cards. Strap on your seatbelt. Stormy Weather is an unforgettable, turbulent ride.

©1995 Carl Hiaasen (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

"Biting wit, wacky characters, and a profound fury." (USA Today)
"These strange characters maneuver through a broken landscape as if born to it, and the author's control of both style and narrative keeps the novel from slipping into silliness....A fiction that explores the intersection of the grotesque and the human." Library Journal)
"Combining slapstick nightmare, black comedy, and moral outrage in just the right proportions." (Booklist)

What can I say...it's Hiaasen!

What did you love best about Stormy Weather ?

It's typical Hiaasen.

Any additional comments?

I actually read this book a long time ago. I haven't finished listening, but had to comment on 2 things that hit me so far--what wouldn't have made an impression back then but was eerily current this week.

First, the 2 dachshunds named Donald and Marla--OK that's one wife ago--but I wasn't paying attention to Trump then.

Second was the 3rd question Skink asked Max: Who was "Marjory Stoneman Douglas?" (I got to this point in the reading during the week of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school massacre).

love hiaasen but

I love most of Hiaasens work but George Wilson's performance is sedating. Overall though well worth it.

Another hilarious Hiaasen romp!

When the world gets too complicated and distressing… You can count on Carl Hiaasen to take you on a hilarious fall through the back woods and byways of Florida and it’s strange creatures… Human and otherwise

my favorite book!

I lived in south Florida when Andrew came through and this touches my heart if all the shenanigans that occured and still occurs in our great state! long live Skink!

Finest Hiaasen

Read and/or listen to this one twice...Skink is the spirit of Old Florida.

Enjoyable but not his best

This was a good story to get more information about Skink but it did seem to drag on a little longer than expected.

Classic

What fun - classic Carl Haiisen. Was fun to have Skink and Jim back in the game. Highly recommend!

Classic Hiaasen

I really like these adventures in Florida. Lots of twist and turns in this book - and endless humor the whole way. Classic Hiaasen! Recommend!

one of his best!

Right up there with Bad Monkey. I enjoyed the entire twisted tale. I highly recommend.

Hysterical!

Having lived in South Florida during Andrew, I appreciate the many familiar characters and events!