Date finished: 28 December 2013
Rating: 4*
While twenty-two-year-old pop star Cherry Pyre attempts to
stage a comeback from her latest drug fuelled disaster, her “stunt double” Ann
has the hardly glamorous job of throwing the paparazzi off the scent when the
starlet causes a scene. But when Anne is kidnapped by an obsessed paparazzo
because of her resemblance to the starlet, a fast, funny and furious race
against time ensues to rescue Ann from a terrible fate.
Hiaasen provides a wonderfully witty and satirical approach
to what turned into a truly hilarious and entertaining thriller. His insight
into the typical “girl-gone-wild” celebrity lifestyle, and exaggeration of the
drama and entertainment of working with celebrities never failed to amuse me
and keep me hooked until the last page of the epilogue had been turned, and I
was left with tears streaming from my eyes after laughing so hard. His talent
at spinning a cleverly humorous yet interesting storyline was proved when the
absolute climax of hilarity, absurdity and excitement was reached in the last
chapter, which made the novel an utterly worthwhile read.
Star Island is a wonderful way to enter the world of crime
writing. Its easy-to-follow storyline and tongue-in-cheek humor make it an
overall addictive and amusing novel, and I recommend it to any other readers
looking for a thrilling yet humorous read.
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