Native Tongue

By: Carl Hiaasen

Narrated by: George Wilson

Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Ex-reporter Joe Winder had been working in the public relations department of a sleazy family entertainment park, The Amazing Kingdom of Thrills, when he chanced upon a news-breaking story inspired by the disappearance of two blue-tongued voles and the bizarre death of Orky, the killer whale.

©1991 Carl Hiaasen (P)1992 Recorded Books

So much fun!

The usual Hiaasen madness. Loved it. George Wilson is the best! His characterizations are fantastic.

Fletch

Would you listen to Native Tongue again? Why?

I would not listen to Native Tongue again, it's not the sort of book that has twists and turn of a mystery novel.

Any additional comments?

It reminded me of the Fletch franchise of movies, except he is a disgraced reporter.

Carl can really write a yarn, and George delivers

Another fine distraction by Mr. Hiaasen with a engrossing rendering by Mr. Wilson. Almost makes one want to vist Florida.

Too much talking and not enough action.

Too many conversations and discussions, and not as much action. I felt like a fly on the wall listening to people talk. I really liked the characters, though. It just seemed all they did was talk. I love Carl H's work. So I'm not done. but this one dragged.

Love all the references to Hurricane Andrew. Places and times are based on reality

.Watching Bad Monkey on TV love this series. skink is crazy good. Love the way this series moves around Florida

Another Winner

This is one of his earlier works but it stands the test of time and demonstrates true Hiassen genius. Well worth a credit (or even real money!)

Silly... If You Want That... This Is Your Book...

I'm torn, this story falls into one of two types... (1) It is was ordered up by the people who create Chelsea Grammar screenplays so that the star can sell his reputation for the most bucks quick until eventually everyone who might have attended decides, "Fool me once... shame on you.. But fool me twice and well, I feel gypped." or (2) It's one of those "Famous Writing Academy" classroom exercise where the manuscript is passed to another student after his predecessor wrote a chapter.

Okay, in both cases, some talented people might flack out the next scene or chapter, but their reward's going to come from a teacher or producer, not from anyone who actually pays money for the thing. No wonder that the longest chapter in Native Tongue is the epilogue which has to fill more holes than come woven into a Florida window-screen. I didn't hate this thing... But the word "disappoint" sparks to mind fast as a Bic's flame.

Once upon a time I reeeeeeely enjoyed Carl Hiaasen. I guess he got used to the income supplement from books and figures its also a way to wrap something around his nature rants. Hell, maybe the rants let him sleep at night? Certainly it can't be authorial pride anymore. Sigh... Skip this one, K?

poor quality recording

I absolutely love Carl Haissen and this book did not disappoint. I laughed out loud a number of times which is unusual for me. the recording is very old and had the background noise you get from the old books on tape when they were on cassette tapes. that was my only disappointment though it did bring back some memories of the old days.

Love Carl Hiaasen!

This was another funny and entertaining book about characters in South Florida. It's a good escape from the day to day and a great story.

I can always count on Carl Hiassen

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely, 100% yes. I've listened to a majority of Carl Hiassens books and I always enjoy them, this book is no exception.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Skink. He has a part in a lot of Hiassens books. He is tough, smart, funny, and way out there.

Any additional comments?

I can't say how much I love Carl Hiassens books.