Flush by Carl Hiaasen
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Book Reviews of Flush
Book Review: Flush
Summary: 4 Stars
Flush
By Carl Hiaasen
Mystery
Flush is about a 13 year old boy named Noah, whose dad has just gotten arrested from sinking a gambling ship, and putting it out of business. Dusty Muleman, the owner, wants him to go to an anger management class. But Noah doesn't believe his dad is crazy. What could have really happened. Noah's dad accused him of dumping the boat's sewage into the ocean, but can Noah and his 11 year old sister Abbey prove what really happened.
Flush relates to my life, because I have a sister, but her name isn't Abbey, who is cool sometimes, but sometimes she just gets on my nerves. My dad is also kind of crazy, but he wouldn't sink a ship would he?
Carl Hiaasen's writing is amazing, because you never get left behind. You are right alongside the hero of the story the whole time.
I loved this book, but the reason I only gave it 4 stars is because I thought the story was kind of weird. Weird but believable.
I can't exactly recall any books that relate to Flush, it's one of a kind.
Book Review: sewage and hijinx in the Florida Keys; fun stuff!
Summary: 4 Stars
'Flush' is a very enjoyable, "mystery-light" novel that transports the reader to the Florida Keys and are entertained by some shenanigans encountered by a couple of young teens and their too-good-for-his-own-good father. The crime is pretty straightforward: casino ship dumps in waste into the pristine waters of a local bay and beach. It is up to our heroes to come up with creative ways to get the bad guys caught. They get help from some colorful locals, and it helps that the bad guys aren't terribly bright!
Hiaasen has inserted all his positive literary qualities into 'Flush'. It is funny, it has a few plot twists, and the characters are either endearing or very much "out there". I especially enjoy how Hiaasen lovingly portrays life down in the Keys.
Bottom line: one of the few books targeted towards young adults that is sure to please grown-ups too. Recommended.
Book Review: Great book
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is great! If you've read Hoot by the same author, you'll definitely like this story. Again, it's a kid with a mission who makes a difference in this cruel world. I enjoyed it, it kept me turning those pages!Book Review: Flush, a big dissapointment
Summary: 3 Stars
M.E. Flush by Carl Hiaasen is a story about a boy named Noah whose father sinks a casino boat called the Coral Queen because he believes that it is dumping sewage in the water. Noah needs to prove that his father is not crazy and correct about the sewage being dumped in the water. I gave this book 3 out of 5 because I thought the book was a little cheesy and the characters personalities aren't very complex. The book also had a very weak plot that was not very complex. I usually enjoy realistic fiction books
But I didn't really enjoy this book. After reading Hoot another book by Carl Hiaasen I had very high expectations for this book. I think Flush was a big disappointment. I think children that are maybe 9 or 10 years old would enjoy this book. I would not recommend this book to older kids, young adults and adults.
Book Review: save for your teen
Summary: 3 Stars
bought this book to read with my 8 yr old. this book does have a few swear words and deals with some more mature material, namely the environment. I should have put it away for a few years.