- Paperback: 442 pages
- Publisher: Pan Books(Macmillan Publishing)London; 1stEd.1990 edition (7 May 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0330309870
- ISBN-13: 978-0330309875
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 87,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Sharp humour, energetic action, and a supporting cast of well-drawn weirdos make this one of the most imaginative, zippy and fun to read capers of the year' The Times
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Dennis Gault, tycoon and fishing fanatic, was only the first of private eye R.J. Decker's problems. Hired by Gault to investigate cheating on the Florida bass-fishing circuit, Decker found himself surrounded by murder, obsession and a plethora of characters from beyond the fringe, to whom catching bass was more fun than sex. Pretty soon, Decker's own neck is on the line as he discovers that fishing in Florida doesn't involve just killing bass... 'A careful reading of Double Whammy will do more to damage the Florida tourist trade than anything except an actual visit to Florida' P.J. O'Rourke 'I went for Double Whammy hook, line and sinker, and I think you will too' Washington Post 'An outrageously entertaining high-protein experience' Observer
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is yet another fine piece of fiction from one of the true masters. Sharp, fast and very very funny, this is the story of life in the Florida Bass fishing circuit. A whole host of typically-Hiaasen characters are present, from the 'hero', with a personal life more stuffed with problems than an episode of Eastenders, to the villain of the piece, whom Hiaasen deals with in a suitably spectacular and hillarious way. If you've never read any Hiaasen before (and if not, why on earth not??) then this is an excellent novel to start with. If you are a returning fan of Hiaasen then you will not be disappointed. The master does it again, with a novel that blows all competitors out of the water!! :-)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hiaasen's second novel and setting a cracking pace. Dirty deeds in the bass fishing world, murder by rednecks and the wonderful ex-Governor Tyree -- inhabiting the wilds like an insane avenging angel.
Reverend (self-styled of course) Weeb is building a "Christian City" in Florida. With the sort of peole he wants to attract, bass fishing is a big lure (boooo that pun). Millions are at stake so the little matter of fiddling fishing competitions and murdering the odd journalist isn't too important.
You'll snigger throughout and laugh out loud at the set piece finale.
Although a journalist by trade Carl Hiaasen is an expert novelist. He also has a nose for corruption and an eye for the absurd - both feed this work - highly recommended.
ps a Double Whammy is a fishing lure. And a largemouth bass is one of the ugliest fish in Christendom.
Reverend (self-styled of course) Weeb is building a "Christian City" in Florida. With the sort of peole he wants to attract, bass fishing is a big lure (boooo that pun). Millions are at stake so the little matter of fiddling fishing competitions and murdering the odd journalist isn't too important.
You'll snigger throughout and laugh out loud at the set piece finale.
Although a journalist by trade Carl Hiaasen is an expert novelist. He also has a nose for corruption and an eye for the absurd - both feed this work - highly recommended.
ps a Double Whammy is a fishing lure. And a largemouth bass is one of the ugliest fish in Christendom.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Welcome to competitive bass fishing in Florida. There is a backdrop which I never expected for one of the funniest novels I've read in a long time. You have got to love the Skink character, a sort of lunatic eco-warrior who is actually a secondary player in the novel to the hero Decker.
Mr Hiaasen weaves together an absolutely wonderful supporting cast of characters in the middle of his Green versus Greed main theme. There is a huge amount of violence, death and general mayhem much of it caused by Queenie (read it and see!).
This is a genuine, laugh out loud, funny book. It is also just so bizarre; as another reviewer has mentioned there really is a character going around with a dead dog clamped to his arm. There is also a very vivid example of the sort of conversation not to have at a funeral.
Just so brilliant but with a biting undertone about the fruit-cakes on the loose in the Deep South. This is strongly recommended and really is a five star read; now where can I find more of Mr Hiaasen's stuff?
Mr Hiaasen weaves together an absolutely wonderful supporting cast of characters in the middle of his Green versus Greed main theme. There is a huge amount of violence, death and general mayhem much of it caused by Queenie (read it and see!).
This is a genuine, laugh out loud, funny book. It is also just so bizarre; as another reviewer has mentioned there really is a character going around with a dead dog clamped to his arm. There is also a very vivid example of the sort of conversation not to have at a funeral.
Just so brilliant but with a biting undertone about the fruit-cakes on the loose in the Deep South. This is strongly recommended and really is a five star read; now where can I find more of Mr Hiaasen's stuff?
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Published on 2 Jan 2010 by Martina Mcdonagh
A delight
Another delight from Carl Hiaasen, who really does seem to be a kind of American Tom Sharpe. The plot is, as usual, convoluted and scarcely believable, and the characters whacky,... Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2007 by Peter Smith
Carl Hiaasen Introduces Skink, His Greatest Comic Character!
If you have ever enjoyed any Carl Hiaasen novels about the abuse that Florida's environment has taken from developers, crooked politicians and ne'er-do-wells of all kinds, Double... Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2004 by Donald Mitchell
You want class, read Steve Saylor. You want crass, read Carl
I am currently reading this masterwork by this master--i.e., "Double Whammy"--and as it followed such splendid literary highlights including "Native Tongue" and... Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2001
Bizzarre but consistent enough to be really gripping.
This is the first Hiaasen book I've read, having been referred on to him by the connection with Dave Barry (they write for the same newspaper) who I think is just the funniest... Read more
Published on 13 July 2000
An absolute hoot !
I enjoyed the fishing content and I always enjoy a good thriller. However the best bit was the comedy. In places I just could not stop laughing. Absolutely brilliant.
Published on 7 Mar 1999
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