42 pages 1 hour read

Carl Hiaasen

Squeeze Me

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen, wealthy widow Kiki Pew Fitzsimmons disappears during a charity event in Palm Beach, leading wildlife specialist Angie Armstrong to suspect a Burmese python has eaten her. As authorities dismiss her theory, Kiki’s body is found, prompting a controversial murder investigation involving an immigrant named Diego. Amid political turmoil and a python invasion, Angie strives to clear Diego's name. Themes include justice in America, the danger of demagogues, and the human-nature conflict. This book deals with animal attacks, murder, and xenophobia.

Reviews & Readership

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Carl Hiaasen’s Squeeze Me is praised for its sharp satire and timely humor, capturing the absurdities of contemporary politics with wit and flair. Reviewers commend Hiaasen's engaging, fast-paced storytelling and colorful characters. However, some critics note that its over-the-top nature and reliance on political references may not appeal to all readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Squeeze Me?

Fans of satirical, humor-laden crime novels will savor Carl Hiaasen's Squeeze Me. Perfect for readers enjoying the quirky storytelling of Tom Wolfe's Bonfire of the Vanities or the absurd humor in Christopher Moore's works, this novel entices with its blend of suspense, wit, and keen social commentary.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Humor

Themes

Society: Politics & Government

Society: Class

Natural World: Animals

Topics

Politics / Government