NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • A hilarious novel of social and political intrigue, set against the glittering backdrop of Florida’s gold coast, from the author of Skinny Dip and Razor Girl“If you could use some wild escapism right now, Hiaasen is your guy.” —The New York Times WITH A NEW EPILOGUEAt the height of Palm Beach’s charity ball season, Kiki Pew Fitzsimmons, a prominent member of geriatric … Beach’s charity ball season, Kiki Pew Fitzsimmons, a prominent member of geriatric high society, suddenly vanishes during a swank gala. Kiki Pew was a founding member of the Potussies, a group of women dedicated to supporting the President, who spends half the year at the “Winter White House” just down the road. Meanwhile, Angie Armstrong, wildlife wrangler extraordinaire, is called to the island to deal with a monster-sized Burmese python that has taken residency in a tree. But the President is focused on the disappearance of Kiki Pew. Never one to miss an opportunity to play to his base, he immediately declares her a victim of rampaging immigrant hordes. This, it turns out, is far from the truth, which now lies in the middle of the road, where a bizarre discovery brings the First Lady’s motorcade to a grinding halt. Irreverent, ingenious, and uproariously entertaining, Squeeze Me perfectly captures the absurdity of our times.
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I loved it ….and laughed all the way through it. If you have a fear of snakes this might not be the one for you
In true Carl Hiaasen style the book is realistic and over the top, it is also twisted, unpredictable and seriously- laugh out loud funny. There is one character who suffers but things get better for him. This book had to be fun and cathartic for the writer.
A rollicking good read. Hiaasen creates a scenario so unlikely that it could actually happen. Fascinating characters, outlandish situations and clever dialogue sweep the reader along. It’s easy to get so caught up in the story that you might fail to recognize the amazing talent of this author.
ZERO STARS!!!!!!!!
I think Skink would agree with me, what a stupid concept for a book. I was a big fan, Carl, but ya lost me. Maybe go see a doctor about that bad case of Trump Derangement Syndrome.
If you read one book this fall, make it this one. Hiaasen is spot-on in his depiction of the current resident of the White House, and those who blindly follow him. Throw in a few Burmese pythons, an animal wrangler, a missing wealthy, elderly follower of the resident of the winter white house, and don’t forget about Skink, and you have the makings of a memorable read.