Swine Not?: A Novel Pig Tale by Jimmy Buffett
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Book Reviews of Swine Not?: A Novel Pig Tale
Book Review: Fun read!
Summary: 4 Stars
What a clever, fun book! This is a great book for all ages! I highly recommend it!Book Review: Light Summer Read
Summary: 3 Stars
As a devoted Parrothead I was looking forward to the release of Jimmy Buffett's new novel Swine Not? but I must say that some of the negative press swayed me from getting the novel on its release day. Instead I bought the book to read on a short Mexican vacation and I'm glad I did.
The story follows the adventures of the McBride family following their move from Vertigo, Tennessee to New York City. The McBrides; single mom, Ellie; the twin siblings, Maple and Barley and their pet pig Rumpy. The family moves into the elegant Flutbein Hotel where Ellie has just gotten a job as pastry chef. The problem comes about when the hotelnstarts a "no exotic" pets policy that pits the family against the hotel's head chef Bouchor.
Written in very simple prose that seems to be aimed at the preteen and teen set, the book is a simple fast read that is perfect for a day at the beach or just lounging at home. This is a "G" rated family adventure that is miles away from the usual Buffett offerings. Take this one for what it is and enjoy. Its a great read for anyone from eight to eighty and it has that key feature that not many books have today: It will put a smile on your face.
Recommended.
Book Review: Ok, but....
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm a huge Buffett fan and pre-ordered this book just because Jimmy wrote it, but I have to say I'm a little disappointed. This has to be his poorest literature offering to date. I'm not sure what I expected and I didn't totally dislike the book, it's just not what I have come to expect from Jimmy. Perhaps that's why he wrote it, but I really enjoyed his past books and would have liked something more along those lines. It is definitly a kids book and a pretty good one when taken soley as such. I however miss the Joe Merchant characters and ocean adventures which this is far from. I would recommend it to kids to read and loyal Buffett fans just because it's a JB book. Other than that...it was an ok read for me, entertaining enough to hold your attention, but predictable and not really worth reading again in my opinion.Book Review: Not Jabanoski
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm a twenty year plus Parrot Head, but this, and Jimmy's other books, just don't live up to his island buddy Bill Jabanoski's "The Roadkill Diaries: Strange Tales From Key West And Beyond" or its sequel "Beyond The Mirror: The Roadkill Diaries, Part II." Jimmy may have invented the Key West musical style, but he's not the writer Jabanoski is. Jimmy's books, all of which I bought as soon as they were available, are good, but Jabanoski is the true great writer of Key West.
Buy this book. It's pretty good. But if you want some of the real tropical craziness buy Jabanoski's books too or instead of this and Buffett's other novels.
Book Review: No Expectations
Summary: 3 Stars
If you pick it up without expectations of pirates and the caribbean, you will enjoy it. Finding Your Costa Rica : 5 Powerful Steps to Personal, Professional and Financial Success