Narrator can’t pronounce “conch”

Or “gyro.” Or “Bimini.” Or “Flaco.”

As usual, Hiaasen writes a gripping story that’s a cynical romp through South Florida - which is then obliterated by the narrator. Is he family or something? How the hell does anyone mispronounce “gyro” in this day and age? Let alone “conch”? Carl, I’ll do your next book for free, and I’ll do it better.

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Good author, poor natrator

My wife and I could not continue to listen to the rather high-pitched narrators voice.

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Great story but Narrator's accents were poor

If you could sum up Bad Monkey in three words, what would they be?

Funny
Typical Hiassen

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bad Monkey?

Bad Monkey attacking Egg's private parts!

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Narrators Bahamian accents weren't the best!

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh out loud in places.

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nice read!

good read especially if you been to the any of those islands ,have eaten some conch fritters,drunk some local rum and caught a fish.

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Somewhat atypical but still vintage Hiassen.

Enjoyed the story but not the narration so much. The narrator should have steered clear of trying to do accents, it was bothersome. But other than that it was an easy listen.

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Narrator Not Great

If you could sum up Bad Monkey in three words, what would they be?

Bring Back Skink

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bad Monkey?

Hurricane Love Scene

What three words best describe Lance Fuller’s voice?

Not Very Good

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Lance Fullers narration almost put me off - but it takes a heck of a lot before I give up on a book and eventually I got used to it and was laughing inappropriately as I usually do with a Carl Hiaasen book.

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Fair to middlin' - not really for me

My sense of humour is less slapstick and a trifle more subtle and I really wasn't particularly amused by this tale, the story was OKish, I managed to guess the overall plot before I was half way through.
I wouldn't trouble to search out another book by this author.

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Great story and very funny in places

I really struggled with the narration - quite flat and monotone, which made it really hard to listen to. However the story was worth it I thought, silly in places but it was fun overall.

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Hilarious Simian based romp

Would you consider the audio edition of Bad Monkey to be better than the print version?

Yes, the audio edition performed by Lance almost put you in the Bahamas amongst the crazy antics of crime and property development.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Bad Monkey?

The most memorable moment was a very painful scene where said bad monkey bit deep into a certain part of a character's anatomy with side splitting consequences.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The storm descends on to the Bahamian island while the main villain struggles in his ever more debilitated state to remain in control of his destiny.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I did not want to listen to this rich text in one sitting as like a fine wine you take well savoured sips to fully appreciate it like the hilarious but yet complex story.

Any additional comments?

Once more Hiaason takes comedy and crime to new heights but be prepared this is a deluxe piece as Lance reads so well.

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Will read the book

Have tried several times to get into the story but had to give up after only three chapters. I have enjoyed other Carl Hiassen books but as has been said before the narrator does the author no service. He reads it rather than narrates it. His voice is flat and I imagine a schoolboy demonstrating his annunciation in an oral exam. This is not his genre. This is one of those occasions when you’d do better to read the book for yourself. Sorry

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