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Carl Hiaasen

Squeeze Me

Carl HiaasenFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Carl Hiaasen

Squeeze Me

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Palm Beach, Florida • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen, wealthy widow Kiki Pew Fitzsimmons disappears during a charity event in Palm Beach, leading wildlife specialist Angie Armstrong to suspect a Burmese python has eaten her. As authorities dismiss her theory, Kiki’s body is found, prompting a controversial murder investigation involving an immigrant named Diego. Amid political turmoil and a python invasion, Angie strives to clear Diego's name. Themes include justice in America, the danger of demagogues, and the human-nature conflict. This book deals with animal attacks, murder, and xenophobia.

Humorous

Mysterious

Adventurous

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.2

56,582 ratings

79%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Carl Hiaasen’s Squeeze Me is praised for its sharp satire and timely humor, capturing the absurdities of contemporary politics with wit and flair. Reviewers commend Hiaasen's engaging, fast-paced storytelling and colorful characters. However, some critics note that its over-the-top nature and reliance on political references may not appeal to all readers.

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Who Should Read Squeeze Me?

Fans of satirical, humor-laden crime novels will savor Carl Hiaasen's Squeeze Me. Perfect for readers enjoying the quirky storytelling of Tom Wolfe's Bonfire of the Vanities or the absurd humor in Christopher Moore's works, this novel entices with its blend of suspense, wit, and keen social commentary.

4.2

56,582 ratings

79%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Palm Beach, Florida • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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