More sublime silliness from one of the Florida masters of it. I don’t know—has another novel already been published that skewers so delightfully the particular nuttiness of right wing wannabe gangs? Dale Figgo. Dummy in Chief of the Strokers for Liberty, fancies himself the leader of another Proud Boys or Oath Keepers group. In reality, he was kicked out of the Proud Boys for being too dumb even for them. But he manages to team up with an almost-equally stupid Congressman, Clure Boyette, whose father has been bailing him out of sex and drug-related scrapes for years. The Congressman is in a bit of trouble electorally, his once safe seat threatened, of all things, by a divorced mother named Deborah Eden. He talks another couple of geniuses, Claude and Electra Mink, into parting with two million of their many millions of dollars to fund something called Wee Hammers, a sort of Habitat for Humanity ripoff using children to build the houses. But what he’s doing with most of the money is funneling it to Figgo and his group so that they can be, in effect, poll watchers at an assisted living facility that is a polling place in his district. He’s certain this will allow him to win in a landslide. Needless to say, the plans don’t go as swimmingly as he and the Strokers had hoped. A huge fly in the ointment is one Twiily Spree, a millionaire thanks to his grandfather, but one with impulse control issues, albeit for generally admirable reasons. He’s helped by Viva Morales, who has the misfortune being Figgo’s roommate, only because she can’t afford anything better. The two of them are smarter than most of the rest of the cast of characters, and luckily we get to enjoy their maneuvers to thwart that dumb cast from beginning to end. No description of a Carl Hiaasen book sounds the slightest bit plausible, but that’s what makes them so wonderfully entertaining. I will look forward to the next one.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

Loved this book. I have been a fan of Hiaasen’s books for years and this one,I think, is one of his best. Unique, quirky characters, outlandish (but believable) plot. Hilarious situations that made me laugh out loud. The first book I’ve read in awhile that I couldn’t put down. If people have strong political opinions they might not enjoy this but the bad guys are so stupid I can’t imagine anyone sympathizing with their side. Can’t wait for the next.

Hiaasen's back with his unique brand of laugh-out-loud satire. The Strokerz for Liberty is a group of white men in Florida who are determined to take back America. They insist that everything that goes wrong for them is the fault of migrants, Jews, and people of color. Dale, the leader of the group, works for an "adult novelties" firm whose main product, "Darcy's Dream Booty," plays an important part in the story. Dale's tenant, Viva, works for the wealthy couple funding the Strokerz under the guise of philanthropy, with the funds channeled through a crooked congressman. When Viva learns of the shady schemes of both her employer and the congressman, she and her boyfriend conspire to defeat the Strokerz. Thanks to the publisher for the opportunity to review this ARC.

Thanks Knopf and NetGalley for the ARC!! I happened on a book by Carl Hiaasen a couple years ago, loved it, and quickly worked my way through the rest of what he's written. So, I was thrilled when this one showed up. I read Fever Beach quickly, and enjoyed every second of it. It was nice to see Twilly back and continuing in Skink's style of environmental activism, and the fact that it intersected with a bunch of proud boy type idiots, and i read it during the first four days of our new president's term made it a nice break from the news, although if reality gets too much weirder I'm not sure what Hiaasen will have to do to make the absurd humor of his books not just feel like reporting. Great book. All the stars I'm allowed to give!

This is another great Hiaasen book. It involves dark money, every chaotic thing that is now taking place in our politics. It is laugh out loud funny, but scary to think about the right wing politics and beliefs. No spoilers with this review, just a must read.

A wonderfully contemporary novel about corrupt politicians and stupid would be insurrectionists. Very funny and very relevant The book takes place in Florida., which is Hiaasen favorite place. There are some laugh out loud scenes and names of characters. Jonas Onus has 2 dogs--Himmler and Goebbels. He is not the hero.
The Minks, an extraordinary wealthy couple, underwrite dubious ventures
Read it--it might give you some hope for the future

Read this in one gulp. As usual, there is some significant implausibility in how the characters all pretty much end up intersecting with each other but, so what ... I've enjoyed every book I've ever read by Hiaasen and, despite Hiaasen not breaking any new ground, Fever Beach was highly entertaining.

With its laugh-out-loud moments and captivating plot, this book is a surefire one-click read you won’t regret. Being a long-time fan of this author, I eagerly snatched a copy of the book and settled in to read.

Carl Hiaasen delivers a laugh-out-loud, wildly satirical look at our current crazy, polarized world, showcasing his signature wit. Fever Beach’s residents would be a huge danger if they weren’t so incredibly stupid.

No one does a better job at poking fun at the craziness of (fictional) Florida residents. Between the corrupt politicians, nefarious business magnates, crooked developers, unhinged zealots, and the “regular people” forced to deal with them, these pages could not flip fast enough!

Dale Figgo and his buddy Jonas Onus have some pretty messed-up ideas about race and religion, and they do crazy things to try and get attention for their cause. Dale’s tenant, Viva Morales, is in the middle of this crazy situation and is doing her best to stay uninvolved. Her employment as a “wealth director” for the Mink’s non-profit organization unwittingly entangled her in a vast web of deceit, conspiracy, and corruption that extended to her landlord.

Twilly Spree, an interesting character, seeks to correct injustices and even the scales where he perceives imbalance. His methods of execution are both creative and engaging to observe. I enjoyed his understated and sometimes aloof personality, and the connection he forms with Viva. The many layers of meaning and complexity make for an entertaining and thought-provoking read. I found myself reacting with a mixture of laughter at the absurdity, questioning of the morality involved, sadness at the environmental impact, cheers for those who triumphed, and a deep sense of satisfaction at seeing justice prevail against the antagonists in this narrative.

This book is an absolute must-read; I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating and engaging story. Because of its high entertainment value and its relevance to current political and environmental issues, this is a timely and engaging piece.
One-click this now! You won’t regret it!

Carl Hiaasen turns his sarcastic and humorous writing style onto white supremacists lurking in out-of-the-way parts of Florida. Dale Figgo fancies himself as a great leader of a small group of men who meet in isolated Fever Beach and are determined to disrupt a polling place in an upcoming election. Unfortunately, Dale and his group are stumblebums unable to even distribute racist propaganda. Throwing sand in the rebellion gears are Viva and Twilly, a couple who hook up between their intricate plots against the rebels. Hiaasen includes an elderly couple flush with cash who bankroll the group and a congressman from the Panhandle who enjoys cocaine and underage prostitutes. Wild scenes ensue in this novel loosely disguised as an editorial on today's government. Readers may pause after hilarious scenes and realize Hiaasen's creativity is not that far off from actual events. A winner by one of our top humorist writers.