Native Tongue

By: Carl Hiaasen

Narrated by: George Wilson

Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Ex-reporter Joe Winder had been working in the public relations department of a sleazy family entertainment park, The Amazing Kingdom of Thrills, when he chanced upon a news-breaking story inspired by the disappearance of two blue-tongued voles and the bizarre death of Orky, the killer whale.

©1991 Carl Hiaasen (P)1992 Recorded Books

Love Carl Hiaasen!

This was another funny and entertaining book about characters in South Florida. It's a good escape from the day to day and a great story.

I can always count on Carl Hiassen

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely, 100% yes. I've listened to a majority of Carl Hiassens books and I always enjoy them, this book is no exception.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Skink. He has a part in a lot of Hiassens books. He is tough, smart, funny, and way out there.

Any additional comments?

I can't say how much I love Carl Hiassens books.

Hiaasen Does it Again

Once again Hiaasen knocks it out of the park with a phenomenal tale of adventure, mystery, and nature. A must read for anyone interested in Florida ecology.

When Once You Practice to Deceive

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

YES! it was funny and quirky while it highlighted the overdevelopment that took place in Florida. It was a great story.. I felt as if I were watching the action close up.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Native Tongue?

One of the most memorable moments took place in the whale pool. I can't say any more without ruining the story.

What about George Wilson’s performance did you like?

I was floored by George Wilson's ablity to protray each character so skillfully; it was as if there was an entire cast of performers. He made the story come alive with all of Hiaasen's wacky characters and hilarious action.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, If I had the time I would have loved to have listened to it in one sitting.

Any additional comments?

Listening to Geroge Wilson bring the characters to life was great fun.

Decent, but not as humorous as I expected...

Carl Hiaasen's writing makes me think of Dave Barry, whose books I LOVE to read. This was a pretty funny book - although Barry's books are a bit funnier to me. Considering the location of the book and the location of the author, as well as the very similar writing style, I believe that Hiaasen and Barry MUST know each other, actually. Anyway - I digress - the plot was incredibly complicated, but it wasn't too hard to follow, and the multitude of characters were all well-developed. As a main character, I couldn't really decide if I liked Joe Winder or not; he was a person that I don't think I'd want to be friends with. Additionally, I can handle the crass language in this book, but would certainly prefer much cleaner dialogue. I did feel that the story dragged a little bit in places, and I HATED how Hiaasen refers to the main character as Joe Winder...every single time he says his name. As if the book was filled with 27 characters named Joe. He was the only one! I started thinking of his name as Joewinder. Overall, interesting and somewhat amusing. I may or may not read other books by this author.

Great..but not Hiassen's best

Loved the premise and story but sometimes it meanders around and around the same points.... However still happy to hear another Skink story. In this book we get more info about his origins and background. Narrator was excellent! Fun read!

3 stars for poor audio quality.

Almost quit listening because of poor editing of the recording.
Story was typical Hiaasen, kept me engaged and made me laugh at times. IMO George Wilson is a great narrator for Hiaasen's stories and he did not disappoint.

So much fun!

The usual Hiaasen madness. Loved it. George Wilson is the best! His characterizations are fantastic.

Fletch

Would you listen to Native Tongue again? Why?

I would not listen to Native Tongue again, it's not the sort of book that has twists and turn of a mystery novel.

Any additional comments?

It reminded me of the Fletch franchise of movies, except he is a disgraced reporter.

Carl can really write a yarn, and George delivers

Another fine distraction by Mr. Hiaasen with a engrossing rendering by Mr. Wilson. Almost makes one want to vist Florida.