Flush by Carl Hiaasen Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Flush
Book Review: Author phoned it in. His writings have gone down hill.
Summary: 1 Stars
I expected more from this author. His books have steadily gone down hill. I hope he is laughing all the way to the bank. If he or his editors thought this was a good book then they need some help. The book was not funny and no one could believe the plot. I want a refund.Book Review: Bathroom Humor, Environmental Activism, Besting the Bullies, and Family Ties
Summary: 5 Stars
If I hadn't known that Flush was aimed at younger readers, I would have read the book just as happily as an adult reader who enjoys rooting for heroic youngsters who straighten out their elders. The book has the trademark Hiaasen humor, concern about the environment, an ability to turn a plot upside down on a dime, and reverence for what makes youngsters laugh. It's great fun!
The main difference between Mr. Hiaasen's "adult" books and this one shows up in his gentle way of describing everything. He's much harsher in the adult books, but I think the gentle style is actually more appealing. As a result, I heartily recommend this book for young readers "of all ages."
The book opens with a "glug" as Noah Carmichael visits his dad in the local jail on Father's Day. No, Noah's dad didn't get drunk: He got even by sinking a floating casino that he believes has been dumping its sewage into the water. There's just one little problem: Noah's dad has no proof. His dad has a heart of gold, but he acts a little impulsively sometimes (how about all the time?).
As a point of principle, Noah's dad decides to stay in jail. This creates certain tensions in the family as Noah's mom is overhead to mention the "d" word that no youngster wants to hear parents use.
Eventually, a fully calmed down dad arrives home . . . and swears off tackling Dusty Muleman and his casino while agreeing to pay damages and take anger management classes. At that point, Noah and his sister Abbey decide that they will have to get to the bottom of the toilet bowl. In the best tradition of Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher, the youngsters hatch up and execute a hilarious scheme to catch Dusty "red-handed" with dyed evidence that tracks back to the casino boat.
In between the various comings and goings of the heroes and villains, Noah and Abbey find themselves fighting off Dusty's bully son and his henchman. Abbey's sharp teeth are more than a match for the two. When a mysterious stranger shows up, the Carmichaels become invincible.
Before the book ends, there's an unexpected adventure that shows just why you need to be prepared for whatever comes you way.
The book's ending nicely resolves all the plot conflicts and deals justice as poetically as it should be dealt. You'll be cheering after many close calls where the authorities seem to be siding with the wrong people.
Book Review: Carl Hiaasen's Books
Summary: 5 Stars
My brother-in-law turned me on to Carl's books. He writes about South Florida and character's that fit in with the myriad personalities in our wonderful Florida.
If you want to read some non-fiction books that make you laugh, then this is one you will like. They're hard to put down!
I've bought 3 from this seller, they sent notifications and shipped very quickly.
Book Review: FLUSH(ed) with pleasure
Summary: 4 Stars
Flush by Carl Haaisen is about a courageous teenage boy named Noah Underwood that takes place in the Florida Keys. Noah's father, a fisherman and environmentalist, has been arrested for sinking a local casino boat because he believes the owner is dumping waste from the boat into the local sea water. Despite the fact that everyone in the community thinks his dad is crazy, Noah sets out to save him by proving the casino boat owner, Dusty Muleman, is guilty just as his father thought.
With the help of Abbey, Noah's curious and brave younger sister who can do anything her minds put her to, and Shelly, the casino boat's tattooed bartender who dislikes Dusty, Noah devises a plan to catch Dusty Muleman. Together, they face dangerous men and risky moves to help Noah's father, but they always find a way out of their problems. Sneaking around in the middle of the night, encountering many dangerous men including Dusty, and stealing private property is just the least of their problems.
While trying to save his father by proving Dusty guilty, Noah's adventures gain him friendship, strengthen his family, and help the local environment. Noah gains all this plus greater independence and learns that he has a voice and that his actions can make a difference in the world!
I thought this book had an enticing story. I read it for a school project and couldn't put it down. The plot was exciting and full of many twists and turns. The environmental theme of the book is very inspiring and current. It shows its young readers that even they can make a difference in the environment. Haaisen's unique and humorous writing style really brought the characters to life and made them relatable.
Despite the fact that there were some holes in the story line and some of the characters including Lice and Grandpa Bobby, weren't fully developed and were somewhat confusing to keep track of, I would recommend this book to anyone that would enjoy reading a heart-felt, short, and funny story.
Book Review: Fabulous Flush
Summary: 5 Stars
My 10 year old son loves this book as much as Hoot, another favorite by Hiaasen. Big thumbs up for a story that, like Hoot, speaks of standing up for your beliefs no matter how unlikely it is that you'll get heard.