Sick Puppy
Sick Puppy
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Florida • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Sick Puppy by Carl Hiaasen follows an eco-warrior named Twilly Spree who seeks to halt environmental destruction in Florida. He targets a ruthless lobbyist, Palmer Stoat, and their clash spirals into comedic chaos involving various eccentric characters. The novel addresses themes of environmentalism and corruption.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Carl Hiaasen's Sick Puppy delivers his signature blend of environmental activism and dark humor. Readers enjoyed the satirical take on political corruption and the quirky characters, especially the morally driven protagonist. However, some found the plot overly chaotic and the tone a bit heavy-handed. Overall, it remains a captivating and thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Sick Puppy?
Readers who enjoy satirical crime novels with a humorous bent will find Sick Puppy by Carl Hiaasen delightful. Fans of Elmore Leonard's Get Shorty or Christopher Moore's Practical Demonkeeping will appreciate Hiaasen's sharp wit, quirky characters, and environmental themes, making his work an entertaining pick for those who love irreverent, plot-driven stories.
29,674 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Carl Hiaasen's novel Sick Puppy features the reappearing character Skink, an environmentally passionate ex-governor, who Hiaasen first introduced in his debut novel Double Whammy.
The title Sick Puppy plays into Hiaasen's frequent theme of environmental activism and corruption in Florida, delivering them with his signature satirical humor.
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Sick Puppy was published in 1999 and continued Hiaasen's trademark storytelling style that combines crime, humor, and environmental issues.
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Novel • Fiction
Florida • 1990s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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