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Atomic Lobster: A Novel by Tim Dorsey
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Atomic Lobster: A Novel

by Tim Dorsey

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I think that I enjoy these books more in audio than in written form, which isn't typical for me. This one felt forced. The structure - start at the end, with the bizarre situation, get there in a series of nested flashbacks; the "quirky" characters; the interlocking plots and double dealing - all fit neatly together, but didn't really seem organic.

Serge wasn't so much a force of nature as someone floating through, doing odd things, mechanically having sex with every female and towing Coleman along after him. (I preferred the dead Coleman from Torpedo Juice, and that felt contrived at the time.) I have no idea what the title means, and the "twist ending" was pretty obvious, and made no logical sense.

Having said all that, the series as a whole is still good, and I'll try to get the next one on audiobook. ( )
teckelvik | Apr 29, 2009 |  
Pretty entertaining in a quirky way. The technique of flashing back & forth through time was a bit difficult to follow in some cases. The plot was sufficiently twisted and the characters and action were sufficiently engaging to keep my interest through to the end of the book. (And in the end, that's why you read a novel in the first place, right?) ( )
morry | Jul 3, 2008 |  
What makes Serge America's favorite serial murderer? No doubt, it's his boundless enthusiasm for all things Florida and life in general. Serge's manic energy and ideas create a typhoon of misadventure, madness, and wackiness. If you've enjoyed other Serge outings, you'll love this one too.
wdlaurie | Mar 2, 2008 |  
Insane and wonderful adventure - not for the faint-hearted, for sure - but still a lot of fun. ( )
omphalos02 | Feb 10, 2008 |  
Serge is at it again, wondering what's happened since Triggerfish Lane? Once again Serge is out to protect his best friend Jim and as with any Serge story it ends up in murder, violence, drugs, and crazy schemes. Tim Dorsey once again produces a funny tale about life in Florida, Serge style. ( )
thokar | Feb 2, 2008 |  
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0060829699, Hardcover)

Why is everyone rushing to flee Tampa on a cruise ship to hell?

Serge is back with a bullet, torn between homicide and souvenirs. So is Coleman, torn between getting hammered and getting more hammered. Then there's good ol' Jim Davenport, the E-Team, the Diaz Brothers, and Johnny Vegas, the Accidental Virgin, cranking up the fevered action as the pot boils over on a street called Lobster Lane.

It's reunion time in the Sunshine State, and we're not just talking the family jamboree of that blood-soaked criminal clan, the McGraws, whose nastiest, meanest member is finally released from prison and heads south bent on revenge. On top of it all, the government is covering up a growing list of mysterious victims across Florida who may or may not be connected to a nefarious plot being hatched against national security.

But wait! There's more on the horizon! Who is the oddly familiar femme fatale named Rachael? Is Serge wrong that guns, drugs, and strippers don't mix? What sets the Non-Confrontationalists off on a rampage? What finally brings Coleman and Lenny together? Will they succeed in building the biggest bong ever? And can Serge surf a rogue wave to victory?

So batten the hatches, don the life jackets, and take cover as all these questions and more are answered in the latest adventure from the acclaimed author of Hurricane Punch.

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:58 -0400)

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