Star Island (Skink, #6)
Star Island (Skink, #6)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Miami, Florida • 2010s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Star Island by Carl Hiaasen, a pop star's career spirals due to addictions and public meltdowns, forcing her stunt double to fend off paparazzi and navigate the chaos. The plot intertwines crime, satire, and environmental themes, providing a humorous yet critical look at celebrity culture.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Carl Hiaasen's Star Island delivers a satirical yet darkly humorous take on celebrity culture. Critics appreciate Hiaasen's sharp wit and engaging storyline, but some feel the character development lacks depth. Overall, the novel's entertainment value and incisive humor are praised, though it might not appeal to those seeking complex character arcs.
Who Should Read Star Island (Skink, #6)?
Readers who enjoy dark humor, biting satire, and quirky characters would love Carl Hiaasen's Star Island. Fans of Tom Wolfe's The Bonfire of the Vanities and Elmore Leonard's crime novels would appreciate the novel's critique of celebrity culture and its fast-paced, unpredictable plot twists.
23,981 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Miami, Florida • 2010s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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