Strip Tease

By: Carl Hiaasen

Narrated by: George Wilson

Length: 15 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

No matter what you heard or thought about the movie version of Strip Tease, forget it. Film simply can’t catch the layers of humor, satire, and imagination that author Carl Hiaasen creates in each of his novels.

When a deranged Florida congressman falls for a gorgeous but virtuous stripper, he dedicates himself to pursuing this tasselled princess. Not only is she a real beauty, she’s a damsel in distress. The effects of his quest will ripple through the spotlights of the strip joint, the sugar cane fields of south Florida, and some powerful political careers.

Fueled by innocent lust and dizzy miscalculations, this story will keep you howling with surprise. George Wilson’s colorful narration is the perfect vehicle for Carl Hiaasen’s twisted fairy tale.

©1993 Carl Hiaasen (P)1998 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

“Rough, raucous, and filled with lovable losers, Strip Tease is a caper novel for readers not afraid to laugh out loud.” ( People)

“Reading a Hiaasen book is always a high-speed boat ride where laughter can turn to horror and disaster at any moment. Hearing the story aloud adds a dose of realism and sensation; these characters really could be driving around the streets …” ( AudioFile)

This Time He Takes on the Sugar Barons of Florida

Once again, Carl Hiaasen takes on the evils of south Florida as only he can. From the drunken Congressman who shouts, “GOD I LOVE NAKED WOMEN!” to the stripper named Ubana Sprawl (subtle, eh?) who is rumored to have once accidently suffocated a man with her pendulous breasts, all characters are what we expect from Carl’s twisted mind.
I anyone here suffers from depression, I suggest you throw away your med’s and read all of the Carl Hiaasen books. You will never be depressed again. “Strip Tease” is side-splitting humor at its best.
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Great story!

Purchased this book on a whim and was very pleasantly surprised. Wonderful crime thriller story with comedic touches that keep it light. The characters were wonderful and the pace was perfect. Not a book I would read over and over, but I would recommend to anyone looking for a good story.

Reader was the weak link

The reader seemed to be sucking on a lozenge and audibly swallowing in an annoying way.

First review written with audible after 3 yrs

I felt the need to review after listening to 100's of books. This is my one of my top 10 . It is a combination of many authors I love! In a good way! If you are a Lee child or James Patterson fan that likes humor and a great story.. It's a must

Never Disappoints

If you could sum up Strip Tease in three words, what would they be?

Funny, environmentally friendly.

Any additional comments?

Carl Hiaasen books always leave me wanting more. They are laugh out loud funny and his characters are impossibly clever and care about the planet. The reviews stated that the book was better than the movie, and it is true! It took me a long time to download this from my wish list because I saw the film (badly done), but it was a joy to listen to the book.

Typical Hiaasen Crazy Characters

Hiaasen once again comes up with some crazy characters and storyline. From a crooked love crazed politician to a stopper that dances with a snake, the story moves along from one crazy to another. George Wilson does a great job of narrating and bringing the characters to life.

TYPICAL CARL HIAASEN

Where does Strip Tease rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE. IT'S GREAT FUN AND MADNESS.

Who was your favorite character and why?

THERE ARE ALMOST TOO MANY CHARACTERS TO KEEP TRACK OF

What about George Wilson’s performance did you like?

EXCELLENT AS USUAL

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

STRANGE CAST OF MISCREANTS CAUGHT UP IN STRANGE GOINGS ON.

Any additional comments?

I LIKE THE WEIRDNESS OF HIAASEN'S BOOKS BUT IT'S HARD TO KEEP UP UNLESS YOU REALLY PAY CLOSE ATTENTION.

Always love the irony

So much fun to listen to the author’s ironic sense of humor. Doesn’t really matter what the story line is.

much better than the movie

Would you consider the audio edition of Strip Tease to be better than the print version?

Yes, the narration is one of the best I have heard.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The congressman because he was so outlandish and over the top.

What does George Wilson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

One of the best narrations i Have heard in audible books.

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

Yes

Predictable

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Not really. I thought the story line was predictable. The narrator kept mistaking a couple of his character voices.

What could Carl Hiaasen have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

I love Carl Hiaasen's work. This book didn't seem to have the spark and hilarity that his other books contained. The characters didn't seem colorful like his other stories.

How could the performance have been better?

The narrator, who I have listened to before (which is why I am surprised this happeneed) could have kept his voices in alignment. At one time I couldn't tell if I was listening the the detective or Chad.