Flush by Carl Hiaasen Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Flush
Book Review: Flush is a great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Read the book Flush. It is a really great book! The book is by Carl Hiaasen. If someone likes boats or oceans, or both, you'll like this book. Meet the Underwood Family: Paine, Donna, Noah, and Abbey. At the beginning of the book, Noah's dad is in jail because he sunk the Coral Queen. Dusty Muleman, the owner of the boat, was dumping sewage in the ocean. The reason why Noah's dad sunk the boat is so that none of the sewage would get in the ocean. Noah and Abbey try to make up a plot to get Dusty Muleman busted for eternity for dumping sewage into the ocean, to prove their father's innocence.
My favorite thing about this book was how the book took place in Florida. The plot was really twisty with lots of surprises you never see coming. Watch out, there is some cussing in it! There are fights with a gun and with things blowing up. Read the book Flush: it has adventure, fights, and explosions. This is a five star book and they should make a movie from it! Have fun reading Flush!
Book Review: Flush, a big dissapointment
Summary: 3 Stars
M.E. Flush by Carl Hiaasen is a story about a boy named Noah whose father sinks a casino boat called the Coral Queen because he believes that it is dumping sewage in the water. Noah needs to prove that his father is not crazy and correct about the sewage being dumped in the water. I gave this book 3 out of 5 because I thought the book was a little cheesy and the characters personalities aren't very complex. The book also had a very weak plot that was not very complex. I usually enjoy realistic fiction books
But I didn't really enjoy this book. After reading Hoot another book by Carl Hiaasen I had very high expectations for this book. I think Flush was a big disappointment. I think children that are maybe 9 or 10 years old would enjoy this book. I would not recommend this book to older kids, young adults and adults.
Book Review: Fun Read for Kids...and Adults
Summary: 5 Stars
This was my first venture into Hiaasen's work and I was delighted by both the writing and the plot. As a teacher and avid reader with a special interest in literature for adolescents, this is an engaging read for both kids and adults alike (well...mostly adults with a light-hearted sense of humor). Hiaasen is a master of sarcasm and suspense, and both come together to create a read that is thought provoking and filled with plenty of implications to keep adults laughing and kids reading (Teachers - these also make for great discussion topics). His exploration of ecological issues is timely and yet the story is not the least bit dry or preachy. His situations and characters allow multiple opportunities for connections and reflections. Younger readers will undoubtedly see some part of themselves in a character and the story creates many roadways into discussions about morals and ethics while helping readers develop a desire to know more about current environmental issues. Sometimes the solutions to the mysteries seem to be too apparent, but usually Hiaasen leaves the reader with just enough information to keep guessing and keep reading. Along the way, his cast of characters add believable, quirky, endearing elements to the story as they race to figure out how to expose Dusty Muleman's mischief aboard the Coral Queen. Hiaasen has a original blend of mystery, science, and humor that is unlike any author I've found yet...but that might be because I've been drawn to read his other works and haven't had much time for comparison. I've seen the same is also true with students introduced to his writing - they want to know where they can get more! After reading Flush, you just may be hooked too!Book Review: GREAT READ!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great book. Even though it's geared for young readers, I enjoyed every page of it! Carl Hiaasen has once again, hit it outta the park!Book Review: Good read but not your typical Hiaasen
Summary: 3 Stars
I should have read the description a little better. This is a book for young adults and teens. Much milder fare than the typical Hiaasen novel.