"Bad Monkey" by Carl Hiaasen is a wild and entertaining ride through the Florida Keys. The story follows Andrew Yancy, a disgraced detective turned restaurant inspector, as he gets caught up in a bizarre murder investigation involving a severed arm and a shady real estate developer.
Hiaasen's signature wit and dark humor shine through in this novel, as he skewers the absurdities of Florida's quirky characters and political corruption. The plot is fast-paced and filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping the reader engaged from start to finish.
Yancy is a flawed and relatable protagonist, and his interactions with the eccentric cast of characters, including a voodoo priestess and a talking monkey, add depth and humor to the story. The dialogue is sharp and snappy, and the setting of the Florida Keys is vividly portrayed, adding to the overall atmosphere of the novel.
Overall, "Bad Monkey" is a fun and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of Hiaasen's unique brand of crime fiction. It's a captivating and hilarious romp through the Florida wilderness that will leave you laughing out loud and eagerly turning the pages to see what happens next.