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)

It was alright..

I didn't mind listening to it, but it took me a little bit to get into the story, I was happy to see the ending turn out like it did, but was not super absorbed in the story line

Sound editing could be better of done today

Long pauses between chapters. Occasionally hear reader sniffling or catching his breath. Very good story.

Totally recommended

It’s been so long since I’ve seen the movie strip tease, it was nice hearing it this way…Of coarse you’re imagining Demi Moore as your listening lol
It is a bit different from the movie but back then you couldn’t show all the gore they do now so I get it. Many couldn’t get over the fact that it is based in the 80’s-90’s. If they would of looked at the release date it wouldn’t of been a surprise to them…Way to research a book. I swear, some people have to complain about anything and everything🤦🏼‍♀️🤯
Regardless of the fools in the world.. it’s a good book

Rediscovering Hiaasen

Any additional comments?

I discovered Hiaason's children books first and loved their emphasis on kids solving environmental problems. I have been delighted to discover his adult books! The characters and settings are quirky but that same sense of seeking justice for all creatures flows throughout.

The Good, The Bad....

What did you love best about Strip Tease?

This is just a great book. Good story line, great characters, happy ending.

What did you like best about this story?

The story keeps you going - I wanted to know what happens next!

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

As for the narrator, this book really needed a woman's touch. George Wilson wasn't the right person for the job!

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

Unfortunately, I could not listen for long periods of time, as in many other books - the narration just kind of grates.

Any additional comments?

This is a wonderful story, terrific book, wrong narrator.

Sexy, Underworld fun

Mix strip clubs politicians bouncers and sugar cane and you'll get another fine Florida adventure from Master comedian Carl Hiassen.

Fun story

Typical Carl Hiaasen themed fiction story that keeps the reader turning the pages read in a wonderful style.

Lots of action

Loved this one from the very beginning. The characters come to life so realistically I sometimes forgot this was fiction.

Great for what it is...

What a pleasant surprise and lighthearted read!!! This was a great break away from the traditional mysteries and thrillers. A comical look at the sleaze bars, sleaze politicians, and the topless dancers who live in that world. At times you caught yourself laughing out loud and then empathy for the victims... I enjoyed this read and will find the time in the future to take another break from serious and somber world of the traditional thrillers... Recommend this book highly if you need a good summer read or a change of pace. Just don't take it too seriously. Go with it and enjoy!!!

OKAY

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

This book was okay. Story line was predictable. Characters were okay, but many were easy to dislike.
Parts of it were a little too graphic for my taste.

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

don't know - first time read for Carl Hiaasen. May or may not try another book.

How could the performance have been better?

Left out the truly graphic gruesome details.

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

Stupid Congressman.