Skinny Dip (Skink, #5; Mick Stranahan #2)
Skinny Dip (Skink, #5; Mick Stranahan #2)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
Beta496
Novel • Fiction
Florida • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Skinny Dip, a woman survives her husband's attempt to murder her. She teams up with a retired cop to expose environmental crimes and corruption in Florida. The story combines humor and suspense as they seek justice and grapple with personal challenges.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Carl Hiaasen's Skinny Dip is generally praised for its wit and engaging characters, with many readers enjoying the blend of humor and mystery. However, some critics feel the plot is predictable and the villains one-dimensional. Despite these critiques, the book's entertaining narrative and Hiaasen's sharp social commentary make it a popular read for fans of dark comedy and crime fiction.
Who Should Read Skinny Dip (Skink, #5; Mick Stranahan #2)?
A reader who enjoys fast-paced, satirical crime novels with dark humor would relish Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen. Similar to fans of Get Shorty by Elmore Leonard or The Sweet Forever by George Pelecanos, they appreciate quirky characters, environmental themes, and clever plot twists set against a vividly depicted Florida backdrop.
49,264 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Florida • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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