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Book Reviews of Bad Monkey (Andrew Yancy, Bk 1)

Bad Monkey (Andrew Yancy, Bk 1)
Bad Monkey - Andrew Yancy, Bk 1
Author: Carl Hiaasen
ISBN-13: 9780307272591
ISBN-10: 0307272591
Publication Date: 6/11/2013
Pages: 368
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 59 ratings
Publisher: Knopf
Book Type: Hardcover
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perryfran avatar reviewed Bad Monkey (Andrew Yancy, Bk 1) on + 1182 more book reviews
Another good one from Hiaasen. This one is pretty typical with its assortment of wacky characters and situations. The protagonist in this one is an ex-cop named Yancy, living in the Florida Keys, who has been demoted to health inspector because he sexually assaulted his girlfriend's husband with a vacuum attachment in public. Prior to being demoted, he was tasked with taking an arm snagged by a fisherman to the Miami police to dispose of it and get it out of the county's jurisdiction. The owner of the arm was apparently killed in a boating accident, but was he really? Yancy thinks not and is hot on the trail of the murderer of the man with the missing arm, thinking he can be reinstated as a cop. The trail leads to the Bahamas and the titular "bad monkey" who was featured in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies starring Johnnie Depp. The monkey later plays a role in saving Yancy from the bad guys. The book is full of Hiaasenesque humor and subplots and was overall very enjoyable. Would recommend it!
paisleywings avatar reviewed Bad Monkey (Andrew Yancy, Bk 1) on + 232 more book reviews
I really enjoyed this book. What people will do for money. hilarious.