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Martin68

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8. I've been a Hiaasen fan for many years. Recently started listening to some novels on audio books.

Reply to justaprogressive (Original post)

Thu May 8, 2025, 09:53 AM

May 2025

I had forgotten how funny Double Whammy and Native Tongue are. One thing I always liked about Hiaasen's novels was his love of the natural environment and his anger at its destruction by commercial interests (sugar cane growers, amusement parks) and real estate developers. Just pre-ordered his latest: Fever Beach.

I lived on Biscayne Bay in the middle 6os, while it was still relatively unpolluted and natural, so I identify with his visceral hatred of those who have despoiled these beautiful natural environments.

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