Just Finished "Hoot"

jbfins · Post by **jbfins** » March 24, 2006 9:21 am

Very easy read, which makes sense since it is geard towards teenagers. Thought it was good, laughed out loud a couple of times. Will definitely read other books by Carl Haissan (sp). It will be interesting to see how the screen play is adapted.

Anyone else read it?

One other thing. Trouble Dolls - Anyone else think that it is weird that the mother is dead? My 2 year old daughter loves to read it at night, but I find myself skipping the parts that mention the girls mother. (Gotta wonder how Jane felt about that one too, since it is clear that the father's character is somewhat autobiographical.)

ccmatt · Post by **ccmatt** » March 24, 2006 9:38 am

I read Hoot, daughter (14) read it, son (9) is reading it now. Excellent for adventurous kids, like mine. I've read all Hiasson's books and enjoy them all.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » March 24, 2006 9:48 am

My daughter is reading it now, although she's on a brief break from it because she had to read some Laura Ingalls Wilder stuff for a school report. She's 8 and so far she has enjoyed it. Once she finishes her other book, I'm sure she'll pick it right back up again.

coolblueswing · Post by **coolblueswing** » March 24, 2006 10:48 am

A good read, even for adults! or children in adult bodies...

f2cdlzrd · Post by **f2cdlzrd** » March 24, 2006 11:35 am

I just started it the other night. Happy reading.

CaptainP · Post by **CaptainP** » March 24, 2006 11:36 am

jbfins wrote:Very easy read, which makes sense since it is geard towards teenagers.

Are you calling today's teenagers simple-minded?

Y-NO-9-O · Post by **Y-NO-9-O** » March 24, 2006 12:19 pm

Have read all of Carl Hiaasen's books, even the 2 compilations of his Miami Herald columns. If you laughed out loud with Hoot, you will definitely enjoy his adult material. I also read Flush, his other "young reader" novel, and it is a good one too.

conched · Post by **conched** » March 24, 2006 12:26 pm

jbfins wrote:
One other thing. Trouble Dolls - Anyone else think that it is weird that the mother is dead? My 2 year old daughter loves to read it at night, but I find myself skipping the parts that mention the girls mother. (Gotta wonder how Jane felt about that one too, since it is clear that the father's character is somewhat autobiographical.)

The counselor at school used it to help kids deal with problems. I remember thinking how good it was, like a self-help book for youngsters, but I'll have to go back and read it again. (Do you think it might teach escape?

)

OystersandBeer · Post by **OystersandBeer** » March 24, 2006 2:02 pm

I read it with my seventh graders two years ago. Taught eight grade last year, and thought it was geared towards younger kids. This year read it with sixth graders. Perfect for them.

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » March 24, 2006 2:04 pm

OystersandBeer wrote:I read it with my seventh graders two years ago. Taught eight grade last year, and thought it was geared towards younger kids. This year read it with sixth graders. Perfect for them.

you sound like a pretty cool teaher there, OaB . .! !

tdparrothead · Post by **tdparrothead** » March 24, 2006 2:10 pm

I've read a few Carl Hiaasen books... he's one of my favorite authors. I have all his books... I just need to get through them.

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » March 24, 2006 4:06 pm

It's a very nice read for "kids of all ages".

prrthd1987 · Post by **prrthd1987** » March 24, 2006 4:51 pm

Great book... if you liked it, read:

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » March 24, 2006 5:27 pm

Hiaasen is a great read. Has anyone read Team Rodent?

Tequila Revenge · Post by **Tequila Revenge** » March 24, 2006 9:07 pm

Half way through HOOT! The guy sitting next to me on the plane started reading it over my shoulder and asking questions.....

Carl is a great writer and developer of characters. Not intereasted in reading Striptease because the movie sucked so bad.

Brown Eyed Girl · Post by **Brown Eyed Girl** » March 24, 2006 10:03 pm

Bought Hoot when it first came out, same with Flush. Loved them both, but that's not a surprise, they are right up my alley.

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » March 24, 2006 10:08 pm

Brown Eyed Girl wrote:Bought Hoot when it first came out, same with Flush. Loved them both, but that's not a surprise, they are right up my alley.

Yup--both are fun to read.

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » March 24, 2006 10:48 pm

coolblueswing wrote:A good read, even for adults! or children in adult bodies...

Hey!!!!!

I resemble that Remark!!!!!!

Y-NO-9-O · Post by **Y-NO-9-O** » March 25, 2006 8:01 am

Sidew13 wrote:Hiaasen is a great read. Has anyone read Team Rodent?

Yes, a very critical look at a corporation Carl has shown a disdain for from day one. If you like that, read Paradise Screwed and Kick Ass. These are the compilations of his columns. If you do, or have, lived in South Florida (like he has all his life) you will appreciate his skewering of the spineless politicians who give in to the greedy developers time and time again, among other topics.

Moonie · Post by **Moonie** » March 25, 2006 9:11 am

Y-NO-9-O wrote: his skewering of the spineless politicians who give in to the greedy developers time and time again, among other topics.

yeah that part...that's what I like best about what I've read...I'm behind though, Skinny Dip was the last one I read...

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