In Search of Jimmy Buffett a Key West Revival

by Ashely Oliphan

ebook

Reviews

[Justin Brendel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Netgalley copy. 4.5 stars! This was a joy to read! Granted, I am a parrothead, but even if you aren't, you will fall in love with the sights, sounds, history, and charm of Key West in this book. Ashley was able to weave quite a vivid tapestry of life on the key, whether it's walking the Hemingway house and seeing the cats, getting some fresh shrimp, or watching the tourists assemble in town quickly before hitting the cruise ship. The story of Livie being sick of her day to day routine, quitting it all, and trying something new, has been done before. Ashley Oliphant delivered it is such a fun way, however, that it feels new. Now I want to go watch a Mallory Square sunset!

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most entertaining books I have read for a while and one I would recommend for a great beach read, or anyone going to Key West, live in Key West or been to Key West. The characters are wonderful, the locale is perfect and with Jimmy Buffett and Ernest Hemingway always in the background you just may want to visit or stay yourself.

Highly recommended!

[Terri Tutor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn’t sure about this book but I decided that since it was about Key West (one of my favorite places) and with all of the Jimmy Buffett references, how could I go wrong. Livie Green’s introduction to and then her new life in Key West is what most people imagine that it would be like. Quirky people, both local and tourists, and interesting places. I even enjoyed Livie’s exchanges with her family and best friend, Blair back in North Carolina. This was an enjoyable and relaxing read. My only complaint (and it’s not the book or author) was the way it came across on my Kindle. Sometimes, it was hard to tell when a transition to a new conversation or situation happened. Not sure if it was the formatting or what. But if you’re a Jimmy Buffett fan and enjoy Key West, this makes a great getaway read.

[Neil Plakcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a Jimmy Buffett fan, just like Livie Green, and have been to Key West enough times to know that Oliphant represents the island in all its wonderful weirdness. I kept stopping at places and saying, "Wow, I know that place," or "Gee, she described that so well."

Livie is a young woman in search of herself, and she flees a conventional life as a college professor (details there are spot on, too) to Key West, where she hopes to meet Jimmy Buffett and show him a song she has written.

There's a romance, but really the heart of the book is Livie's discovery of who she is and what she wants from life. A wonderful, page-turning read that was a lot of fun.