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The Big Bamboo LP (Serge Storms Mystery #8)
by
Tim Dorsey
Serge A. Storms returns
The world's most beloved serial killer is back with an Oscar-worthy cast of Sunshine State nut jobs and his insatiable passion for All Things Florida.
During this latest cavalcade of nonstop felonies--from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale to Orlando--Serge finds time to resurrect his obsession with movies, particularly those showcasing his beloved home state....more
The world's most beloved serial killer is back with an Oscar-worthy cast of Sunshine State nut jobs and his insatiable passion for All Things Florida.
During this latest cavalcade of nonstop felonies--from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale to Orlando--Serge finds time to resurrect his obsession with movies, particularly those showcasing his beloved home state....more
Paperback, Large Print, 492 pages
Published
April 3rd 2007
by HarperLargePrint
(first published January 1st 2006)
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Mr. Dorsey can’t always be “on,” and Torpedo Juice is a hard act to follow, so the latest falls near the bottom of my Dorsey list. If this was the first Dorsey book I’d read, would I read another? Yes. It’s just that this one falls a little flat. Maybe it’s because Dorsey isn’t at home in LA like he is in Miami, but this story was just a lot of following Serge and Coleman on their frenetic tour of LA when they weren’t doing much of anything.
Because of a scam his grandfather pulled, Serge goes to...more
Because of a scam his grandfather pulled, Serge goes to...more
I was really surprised by how mediocre this book was! I thought maybe my mood just didn't match the book, so I even put it down about halfway through, read another book and then came back to it. Nope, still really disappointing. I remember really loving everything Dorsey wrote before this, so what happened? The last one I read, Torpedo Juice, was back in 2008. Have my tastes changed so much?
I realize that not everything a favorite author puts out will be a gem, and I realize that they (like ever...more
I realize that not everything a favorite author puts out will be a gem, and I realize that they (like ever...more
"Serge is back but this time around he is traveling to the West Coast, most preferably to Hollywood to convince all the bigwigs of the movie industry to do all their filmmaking back in Florida. This new adventure Serge is going on was actually exciting to read since he hardly to never steps out of Florida. I actually learned that originally the movie industry was here in Florida. The state I live in was supposed to be the Hollywood to the stars and maybe that is why Florida has a Hollywood city...more
It was an OK story, but I didn't really like the manner in which it was written. I think it could have been better, if the author had made the pieces of the story flow better as he told them instead of jumping all over. I guess the point was it was like movie, with a scene from this building to show what is going on in each characters life at that point, but I found it a bit confusing. The story itself is good with a really interesting twist. This author was so talked up to me, that I was disapp...more
This is my first encounter with Dorsey, and I'm not sure what to make of it. He's kind of like Carl Hiaasen, but more over the top. This is an all-out spoof of the film industry. Most of the jokes (evil producers, vapid stars, everyone has a screenplay, endless parties that no one seems to enjoy, etc.) feel a little recycled, but the overall effect is still amusing in a madcap way.
Drawn west from Florida by Serge's interest in the movie industry and his dying grandfather, Serge and stoner buddy...more
Drawn west from Florida by Serge's interest in the movie industry and his dying grandfather, Serge and stoner buddy...more
Yes, Serge Storms continues to be the most likable accidental serial killer out there (he doesn't mean to, it's just that there are so many people out there who need to be killed) & laugh-out-loud hilarious. This book takes a very different direction from past entries by taking place almost entirely outside of Florida. True, Serge & the gang have had brief forays as far out as New York City, but the major part of the action always centers around Florida, the state Serge loves more than a...more
This was terrible. No two ways about it. The plot sounded interesting, and could have been very good. But the dialogue was atrocious with lines like "You just murdered the famous actress Alley Street" or "Look there's boy band heartthrob Jason Geddy" . And with "current" celebrity references to Cher and Cindy Crawford, along with swipes at tourists and their "instamatics", and you can see this is cutting edge stuff. I gave up before I got to the Bernie Getz and Ronald Regan jokes.
Serge and Coleman are off to Hollywood! And readers are in for a treat as Serge pulls everyone along into the glitz, glamour, trivia, and general ridiculousness of all that glitters.
Things go hilariously awry for Hollywood executives when the kidnappers they hire for a scam end up being Serge and Coleman. Yes, there are blood and explosions and plenty of tabloid headlines, but there may be some in each category you might not have expected.
Really wish I was reading / listening to these in order...more
Things go hilariously awry for Hollywood executives when the kidnappers they hire for a scam end up being Serge and Coleman. Yes, there are blood and explosions and plenty of tabloid headlines, but there may be some in each category you might not have expected.
Really wish I was reading / listening to these in order...more
I have to admit, I wasn't sure where this was going but it tied together in end and I did laugh out loud a lot. Especially the way Coleman gives proof of life over the phone "Ok, I'm standing next to her holding up a copy of todays paper." Some of the things that came out of Coleman and Serge's mouths really did make me laugh even if I had no idea where the book was going until it tied it all together in the end. It was a good laugh.
This is a great read. Another story about the manic and vengefully moral Serge. When Serge gets a letter from his recently deceased grandad, he immediately jumps a plane to L.A. From there it becomes a wild ride of celebrities, parties, and culminates in one of the greatest flimflams Hollywood has ever seen (replete with humor and creative violence).
Entertaining enough, but not so much as to have me running to the bookstore for others in the same series. A crazed hitman and his stoner sidekick kipnap, murder & promote the Florida film industry by committing violent crimes, "just like in the movies".
I listened to this as an audio book, and I really wasn't sure what to expect. I had read some of the reviews, and I didn't think I'd like it. At first, I didn't. It's silly. After a while though, I began to enjoy Tim Dorsey's particular brand of silly. I don't know why I like it, but I really do, and I would be happy to read more Tim Dorsey.
Go in with no expectations, and enjoy!
Go in with no expectations, and enjoy!
Considering my aversion to Hollywood and my need for a humorous book, this seemed to fit the bill nicely. At times it was extremely funny and at other times just plain silly. Regardless, it was a very light read and for the most part fun. If it wasn't for a few very over-used cliches and a really bad ending I would definitely give it another star.
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Dec 07, 2008
Christine
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Recommends it for:
HST fans
Recommended to Christine by:
Dad
Exactly what I expected... Hoffman/Thompson blend. I'll keep reading.. but it feels somewhat forced, not the same natural flow the the traditional "gonzo" style ...
As I continued on Dorsey articulated a newer fresher style than the one encompassed in the beginning of the book. I enjoyed finishing the book. I'd recommend it to anyone who's enjoyed thompson or hoffman books... as well as anyone needing a quick funny sometimes scattered read.
As I continued on Dorsey articulated a newer fresher style than the one encompassed in the beginning of the book. I enjoyed finishing the book. I'd recommend it to anyone who's enjoyed thompson or hoffman books... as well as anyone needing a quick funny sometimes scattered read.
2.5 It was fun, but got a bit tiring after awhile what with all the silly characters and plot jumps. It would've been a 2, but I give it an extra star for being set in places I know well. I recognized all the scenes in LA (where I used to live) and Tampa (where I live now).
I bought it for about $1.00. I read it. I threw it away. The "plot" surrounds itself around inside jokes for people that live in/near Florida. For the rest of the world it is just a badly laid out "detective" novel.
A fun book for audio--great for driving, the gym, just walking around. As a novel in itself, probably not my favorite of Dorsey's series. Serge Storms, Dorsey's anti-hero, a hypermanic charismatic killer (but, like Dexter, another charismatic anti-hero serial killer from Florida, he only kills the bad guys) actually seems a bit subdued compared to previous outings. Despite giving this one only three stars, I'm still looking forward to reading more of Dorsey's Serge books.
I love all the Tim Dorsey books. So funny! Love Serge and his hyper style. I feel guilty because I can't wait to see how he does away with his next victim, but you have to admit he's got style.
Honestly, it's been a while since I've read it, and all of Tim Dorsey's books to me are very good, and I've read every last one, so one general old timey review.....two thumbs up....for all of them.
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Every time I run into Serge Storms in Tim Dorsey's books, I like him more and more. Just wished he lived in my neighborhood!
Dorsey's books all crackle!
Dorsey's books all crackle!
In my opinion the book where Dorsey most perfectly blends an exquisite plot with the inspired, if morbidly black comedy of Serge and Coleman.
I thought this was a really good read. Fast paced lunacy with some interesting characters. All the Serge books are great fun to read.
Tim Dorsey never fails to entertain. It is one wild, humurous ride after another. Probably one of the best authors I have ever read.
Maybe not the Dorsey novel to start with... though I do like this Florida comedy thriller genre, this one has too much LA, CA.
Serge A Storms is one of the great comic creations. Dorsey's books make me laugh in embarrassing ways.
If you like fun and crazy adventures especially about Florida, Tim Dorsey is a riot to read.
Fun - liked the variety of leaving Florida for a bit and making fun of Hollywood.
If you like Carl Hiassen you'll like Dorsey. Very funny story, wacky characters.
Great Crime book with lots of raunchy and immature comedy. I loved it.
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Tim Dorsey was born in Indiana, moved to Florida at the age of 1, and grew up in a small town about an hour north of Miami called Riviera Beach. He graduated from Auburn University in 1983. While at Auburn, he was editor of the student newspaper, The Plainsman.
From 1983 to 1987, he was a police and courts reporter for The Alabama Journal, the now-defunct evening newspaper in Montgomery. He joined...more
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