Lucky You: A Novel (Random House Large Print)
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (531 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0679774513 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 471 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Michael said some with great character, but all very human at the extremes. The characters Carl Hiaasen puts out to us stretch the imagination. Parts of each of us shine through - some greed, some stupidity, some rapist, some with great character, but all very human at the extremes of our lives. When I finish one of his books, the only decision is which one to read next.. One of Hiassen's funniest J. Norburn From time to time I recommend Hiassen's books to coworkers, friends, and family. A few have become fans like me, but many others end up giving the books back to me(looking a little uncomfortable as they do) and never look at me the same way again.These people stop asking for my advice on reading material. Apparently, not everyone appreciates Hiassen's sense of humour.I've read all of Hiaasen's books and consider Lucky You to be one of my favourites (Strip Tease, Stormy Weather, and Sick Puppy are the others). Hiaasen turns his outrage (in this case directed at land developers, religious scam artists, the newspaper business, and red neck mili. Hiaasen's funniest book yet, a terrific satire Carl Hiaasen just gets better and better with each new book. No, this is not "heavy" literature and there is nothing here that the deconstructionists will find of great interest. But what Hiaasen writes is clever, witty, and FUNNY satire that is a breeze to read and oh, so enjoyable. In *Lucky You*, his sendup of redneck militiamen, steroids-guzzling body-builders (a favorite topic of his), and south Florida culture in general is wonderfully written.Hiaasen does not preach, but he does convey some commendable values in his work, including the conservation of nature, inter-ethnic tolerance, and the evils of human avarice. More importantly, ho
The other belongs to Bodean Gazzer and his raunchy sidekick, Chub, who want the whole $28 million jackpot to start their own underground militia.But JoLayne Lucks has her own plans for the Lotto money, and when Bode and Chub brutally assault her and steal her ticket, she vows to track them down, take it back-and get revenge. Chasing two heavily armed psychopaths is reckless enough, but Tom's got other problems-including his fugitive wife and his own growing fondness for the future millionairess with whom he's risking his neck.The pursuit takes them to a buzzard-infested island deep in Florida Bay, where they finally catch up with the fledgling militia-and their baffled hostage, a Hooters waitress. He is about to become part of a story that's bigger and more bizarre than anything he's ever covered. Grange, Florida, is, famous for its miracles-the weeping fiberglass Madonna, the Road-Stain Jesus, the stigmata man. And now it has JoLayne Lucks, unlikely winner of the state lottery. Lucky You is his funniest, most deliriously gripping novel yet.. The only one who can help is Tom Krome, a big-city investigative journalist now writing frothy features for a mid-sized newspaper. The climax explodes with the hilarious mayhem that is Carl Hiaasen's hallmark. Unfortunately, JoLayne's winning ticket isn't the only one
The holders of the other winning ticket, however, are Bode Gazzer and his sidekick, Chubb, who want the whole $28 million. She plans to spend it rescuing a local plot of swampland from a strip mall developer. This is Hiaasen (Naked Came the Manatee, LJ 1/97) at his wacky best?a steamy amalgam of raunch, righteousness, and riotous laughs. . They steal JoLayne's ticket, but before they can cash it she mounts a hot pursuit with the help of local journalist Tom Krome. As they chase Bode and Chubb through the swamps and sleazy dives, dodging bullets and local religious fanatics,