Years back I read another Hiaasen book,
Stormy weather, I believe. I found the plot a far-flung, ridiculous storyline. After reading a synopsis of
Star Island, and seeing many patrons reserving his new novel, I decided to put my name on the hold list and give the work of this Miami Herald journalist another shot at capturing my interest.
Star Island is not a novel that has won me over to the camp of Hiaasen. The novel did hold my attention in terms of entertainment value, however the plot was utter nonsense; a fantasy making me wonder just what type of hallucinogens inspired the myrid of characters and subplots. For those who may enjoy this hair-brained fictional work, I don't want to give away spoilers, but, come on, a weed-wacker as a prosthesis? What is this, Edward Scissorhands? Will I be caught again by a tempting plot summary of another Hiaasen book? I think I've learned my lesson.
Read Hiaasen's column in the
Miami Herald on
America's Newspapers database
Carl Hiaasen entries in the PCL catalog.
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