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PRAISE FOR "TALES FROM MARGARITAVILLE"
"Good natured tales of free-spirited characters . . . In fact, Mr. Buffett's lighthearted endorsement of adventure is so persuasive that, upon finishing the book, many readers will be tempted to get out their maps."--"The New York Times Book Review"
"Buffett created his own Lake Wobegon in a place called Heatwave."--"Houston Chronicle"
"Good natured tales of free-spirited characters . . . In fact, Mr. Buffett's lighthearted endorsement of adventure is so persuasive that, upon finishing the book, many readers will be tempted to get out their maps."--"The New York Times Book Review"
"Buffett created his own Lake Wobegon in a place called Heatwave."--"Houston Chronicle"
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You won't find it on any map, this tropical island has its origins somewhere and everywhere...Sung into existence by Jimmy Buffett and popularised on the radio, Margaritaville is both mythical and real - a place where human curiosity, passion, and humour delicately intertwine. Tales from Margaritaville brings an extraordinary southern writer to the world of fiction. The imaginary island of Snake Bite Key, the wonderfully colourful inhabitants of Heat Wave, the fictional pop hero Freddy Fishwick, and much, much morel
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Somehow I picked up an image of those 'tame' Blackfellows who, one day, would be working happily on a cattle-station: the next, without a word of warning and for no good reason, would up sticks and vanish into the blue. Read the first page
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Somehow I picked up an image of those 'tame' Blackfellows who, one day, would be working happily on a cattle-station: the next, without a word of warning and for no good reason, would up sticks and vanish into the blue. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is full of great short stories that all make you want to go down to the islands and have a margarita. Jimmy Buffett has taken his patented escapism techniques that he's used in his music for so many years and applied them to his writing. Readers will get caught up in the lives of many people in many situations but they all have that distinct Buffett flavor that all parrotheads are looking for. Non Parotheads will no doubt enjoy the book as well because it is simply well written.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book is great I just bought it yesterday and I'm already finished with it. I couldn't put it down. I'm not just say'n that cause I'm a devoted parrot head this book really is great. I highly suggest you try reading it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
A phenomenal book from an extraordinary storyteller. I've read this book dozens of times and never get tired of it. Buffett delivers everything his ParrotHeads have come to love in his music: Adventure, Comedy, Love, Folly. Just an amazing collection...
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A Fun Book For Non-Parrotheads as well as the loyal fans!!
This is such a great fun read! Knowledge of Jimmy's songs does help but it is entertaining even if you dont. I recommend it to all in search of a trip through the world of Jimmy!
Published on 11 May 1999
SOMETHINGS LOST
Jimmy Buffett is a great story-teller in the singing kind of vein. I am one of his bigger Parrot Heads and it muses me to say, "This thing sucks!". Don't approach it. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 1999
An exhilarating change of pace...
TALES FROM MARGARITAVILLE has grown to become a classic in my mind. His colorful imagination, and vivid characters find a place in your heart and stay for good. Read more
Published on 22 Feb 1999
A Vacation When You Need One
This book is masterful. The characters and familiar, yet intriguing. You always feel that there is more to the characters life and times, that a book can be written on each... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 1998
you can almost write a entire movie with each short stories
the stories are incrediable,the story titled boomerang love was the best love story i've ever read. you can almost imagine yourself as one of the couples. Read more
Published on 17 July 1998
An unexpected surprise
I didn't know what to think of Jimmy moving to the arena of literature, but after rolling along through his quirky characters and his own outrageous tales I see that the manana... Read more
Published on 2 July 1998
THE BIBLE TO KEEPING LIFE IN PERSPECTIVE!!!
Lets face it, too many people take life too seriously and miss out on the fun part. This book is a great way to keep your head on straight. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 1998
just plain fun
I've read this book several times. It's like an old friend that comes to visit every summer. I've found that looking back on my life I've travelled nearly the same route, been to... Read more
Published on 19 Jun 1998
Its the best book ever!
I loved every story, my favorite was pascagoula run, after reading it i listened to the song and couldn't believe how it was just like the story. Read more
Published on 18 May 1998
Its the best book ever!
I loved every story, my favorite was pascagoula run, after reading it i listened to the song and couldn't believe how it was just like the story. Read more
Published on 18 May 1998
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