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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Oblique bashing of Trump. Still an entertaining and humorous book. Not his best work, but worth reading.
Sadly a poor example of the writers effort. I’ve always enjoyed his stories and the oddball characters; however, his gratuitous lambasting of the former President and First Lady was extremely disappointing. He joined the rest of the so called intelligencia showing his disdain for the First Couple. Granted he and others of his ilk took great pleasure in making them the butt of less than funny jokes. I think I’ll pass on future Hiassen offerings.
Heissen’s quirky humor hooks you and keeps you reading. His cast of characters remind me of so many close acquaintances from Florida. While I don’t agree with all of Heissen’s politics I heartily agree with his denouncement of the rape of the Everglades.
Fun read
Hiaasen at his absolute best!!
This books goes to number one on my list of books that is completely filled with unnecessary crap. On and on and on filler. The way it was written and the story just didn’t entertain me much. I just can’t recommend this one, not at the price of books today.
If you are a trumper don’t read this book you won’t like the digs.
For me though, too much profanity.
Carl Hiaasen does it again in the way that only he can. Skink is back along with some huge snakes, and a good dose of fun. One of the main characters is a VERY thinly disguised caricature of Donald Trump, so if you’ll be offended by lots of humor at the former president’s expense this book is probably not for you. However, if you can enjoy a good laugh at the expense of the former administration you’re bound to get it here.
Anti Trump diatribe
The book begins with a 72 year old, 88# socialite in Palm Beach becoming dinner for a massive invasive species snake. As a resident of Florida since 1978, my reaction was that I was surprised it hadn’t happened before since boas and pythons have eaten adult deer and 5’ alligators.
But that was just the beginning of a rollicking ride through the craziness of Floriduh. This book is not for anyone who believes the 2020 election was somehow mysteriously stolen, but for those of us who need a good laugh at the current political folderol, Hiassen hits the bullseye!
Way too political. I read to get a break from all that crap.
A great summer read.
If you’re a fan of Carl Hiaasen, the political aspects of Squeeze will not come as a surprise. But, for just plain lunacy, this one is hard to beat. Boa constrictors vs Palm Beach privilege. Hard to beat.
As always, Carl Hiaasen delivers a romp of a story with satiric jabs at political insanity and degradation of the environment.
If you don’t believe in global warming, think that the former President is a genuine American hero, and love snakes, this is NOT the book for you!
If, however, you like wacky characters with the courage of their convictions, seeing powerful and petty bad guys get their comeuppance, and a story that keeps you laughing through your tears, you’re gonna love it!
Carl Hiassen loves Florida’s natural wonders, and hates their destruction at the hands of commercial interests and corrupt politicians. His main character, who earns her living by relocating critters who stray too close to their human neighbors, is funny, angry, courageous, and a little bit crazy, but there are crazier people in her world.
This was a laugh-out-loud, read bits to your friends to make them laugh delight.
Love that such a smart and small woman can be so much braver than a lot of big men.
Would have been fine without the politics. Regardless of how one feels/thinks some of it was really unnecessary
Yet another great ride with Skink and the colorful characters Mr. Hiassen invents and shares. Keep writing these wonderful books of,adventure and down right fun.
Don’t read it if you are a fan of Trump.
Carl did himself a great injustice by attacking a real President and 1St Lady.
Stick with the Governor and non teal characters.