Insane City

By: Dave Barry

Narrated by: Dave Barry

Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins

Publisher's summary

Seth Weinstein always knew Tina was way, way, way out of his league. Which is why he’s still astonished that he’s on a plane heading for their wedding in Florida. The Groom Posse has already pulled an airport prank on him - and he’s survived! It should be easy going from now on.

But Seth has absolutely no idea what he’s about to get into. A simple drink or two with the boys sparks a series of events that will pit Seth and his friends against everything and everyone imaginable, from his very powerful, very disapproving soon-to-be father-in-law to the federal government to a love-struck orangutan.

Seth’s hope for smooth sailing is turning into a trip on the Titanic. And the water is getting deeper by the minute...

©2013 Dave Barry (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Amazingly...Ridiculous

I loved this story! What a ridiculous chain of events. The first half of the story was a little slow moving for me, but the second half I couldn't wait to hear more. Great narrating too. Exactly what I was looking for--romantic comedy style. Not sappy or serious, just a little necessary romance to it all.

Hilarious!

I’m so happy I listened to this book! I normally listen to depressing historical fiction, but decided I wanted something funny, because I’m a Hospice Nurse and was having a depressing week. This book was recommended on a list of 50 funny books, and so I bought it. I was home from work sick, and I found myself looking for chores to do so I could keep listening! Laundry is my least favorite thing in the world, and this is the first time I’ve ever enjoyed doing it, because I was laughing so hard from listening to this book. I plan to read everything by Dave Barry now!

Entertaining

Very humorous book, somewhat unbelievable at times. Reminded me of the Hangover. Would definitely recommend.

Funny and Engagjng

Addictive. Will make you laugh. Great for roadtrips. Well thought out story line which switches back and forth between perspectives of multiple characters, kinda like the movie Pulp Fiction.

Hilariously Fun!

loved it! fun listen. very entertaining. Laughed outloud many times during this crazy story!

Hilarious!

Any additional comments?

This book reminded me of the Hangover movies, but with a twist. I laughed out loud multiple times. Really enjoyed it!

Entertaining

I read alot, I mean alot. Plot was not great, you knew how it was going to end. However it was not a waste of time and did have humor, which I enjoyed.

Hated to hear this one end...

If you like Dave Barry's style as a columnist or if you have read his earlier novel BIG TROUBLE then this listen should be a good fit. Dave is the narrator and reads it straight, which actually sets up the laughs wonderfully. He doesn't do different voices for the characters but I don't think that in this instance it matters. I don't do voices in my head when I read a book but I still enjoy the story. And while a polished performance by an experienced actor often enhances a listening experience, a straight read by the author usually gets the point he's trying to make, across to the listener/reader. In this case, I laughed - a lot. Dave Barry's style is similar to Carl Hiaasen; although Mr. Barry's tales are not as long or as involved. Maybe it's something in the water in Florida? Anyway, I will listen to this one again and recommend it to anyone that wants an injection of good-natured silliness that results from the all too human foibles of the less than stellar characters in the general vicinity of greater Miami.

hilarious

Hilarious journey to a marriage filled with entirely different characters. The connection of the people is epic and the turns that the story takes are unpredictable.

It's funny

I tend to enjoy Dave Barry's books. This one didn't disappoint. The plot is hilarious. The characters are interesting and relatable. The pacing is quick but the backstop, thorough. Good stuff.