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A shot at Disney and not a shot at Disney, but really a shot at Disney.
World: The world building in this book is truly fantastic. This time, Hiaasen takes on the enormous amusement parks and the not-so-nice things they do, as well as the false front they present to customers. But it's not just that. Once again, Hiaasen shows his love for playing with the Florida environment, and we get a deeper look into the development of these parks and their other projects. The characters here are delightfully quirky and very much in the Hiaasen style. The elements that make up the world are wonderfully over the top, which adds to the charm. It's all really good stuff.
Story: This is a Hiaasen story through and through, with all the familiar beats. However, this time there's a Disney (but not really Disney) twist to the tale. Once again, we have an environmental issue, and the corrupt people in Florida who allow it to happen. I really enjoyed the world aspect of this story, so having the same basic story with a different veneer really worked for me. I love amusement parks, but now that I've seen what might be going on behind the scenes, I'm a bit more cautious. The humor in this book is once again great. It's insane, quirky, and over the top, which allows the satire to really sink in.
Characters: Skink is awesome, and he's a part of this story, which is a definite plus. The new characters here are also a lot of fun. They fit right into the Hiaasen mold, which is great. We have the crazy killers, the corrupt rich person, and the well-meaning but somewhat lost and loser main characters. It's all here, and I love these characters.
This was a really fun book. It's essentially the same book as before, but with a Disney not Disney spin on things.
Onward to the next book!
World: The world building in this book is truly fantastic. This time, Hiaasen takes on the enormous amusement parks and the not-so-nice things they do, as well as the false front they present to customers. But it's not just that. Once again, Hiaasen shows his love for playing with the Florida environment, and we get a deeper look into the development of these parks and their other projects. The characters here are delightfully quirky and very much in the Hiaasen style. The elements that make up the world are wonderfully over the top, which adds to the charm. It's all really good stuff.
Story: This is a Hiaasen story through and through, with all the familiar beats. However, this time there's a Disney (but not really Disney) twist to the tale. Once again, we have an environmental issue, and the corrupt people in Florida who allow it to happen. I really enjoyed the world aspect of this story, so having the same basic story with a different veneer really worked for me. I love amusement parks, but now that I've seen what might be going on behind the scenes, I'm a bit more cautious. The humor in this book is once again great. It's insane, quirky, and over the top, which allows the satire to really sink in.
Characters: Skink is awesome, and he's a part of this story, which is a definite plus. The new characters here are also a lot of fun. They fit right into the Hiaasen mold, which is great. We have the crazy killers, the corrupt rich person, and the well-meaning but somewhat lost and loser main characters. It's all here, and I love these characters.
This was a really fun book. It's essentially the same book as before, but with a Disney not Disney spin on things.
Onward to the next book!
