The Edible Exile, Carl Hiaasen
The Edible Exile, Carl Hiaasen
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The Edible Exile
A Byliner Original

Author: Carl Hiaasen

Narrator: Scott Brick

Unabridged: 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/11/2014


Synopsis

Cuervo is a pampered Nicaraguan moneyman, funding a guerrilla war from his cushy Miami penthouse. Sixto is his hulking, pistol-packing attendant, whose job satisfaction is on the wane. When an aging mobster enters their lives with a promise to help the rebel cause—with a planeload of chickens originally intended for voodoo sacrifice—a tense situation turns combustible. From the wickedly funny mind of Carl Hiaasen comes “The Edible Exile,” a raucous story of sleazeball nihilists, lovable thugs, and jungle-weary freedom fighters who collide in a battle of wills, ego, and the almighty dollar.

This cheeky tale, written twenty-five years ago, set aside, and recently rediscovered, is a time-capsule glimpse of Miami during the over-the-top 1980s, when everyone was on the make and gross excess was the order of the day. In an intriguing twist, Hiaasen had lost his original ending to the story. “So I decided to write a new ending,” he says. “As a friend said, ‘How often does a writer get the opportunity to collaborate with a younger version of himself?’”

The Edible Exile is a wild romp through Hiaasen Country, sure to appeal to the outlaw in all of us.

About The Author

CARL HIAASEN has been writing about Florida since his father gave him a typewriter at age six. Now Hiaasen writes a column for the Miami Herald and is the author of many bestselling novels, including Star Island and Bad Monkey. Hoot, Hiaasen's first novel for young readers, was the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Newbery Honor. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by C-shaw on November 18, 2016

A short feature by one of my favorites, Carl Hiaasen, updated from a story he wrote 20-something years ago. This was really no more than a short story, would have been better fleshed out into one of his hilarious novels.......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on February 10, 2017

A very short, 40 minute novel by Hiaasen. Narrated by Scott Brick. 3 stars, wish it had been longer.......more

Goodreads review by Paloma on December 09, 2015

Truthfully the actual story isn't that great but the introduction is worth the price of the book (.99). He or was it someone else? found this long forgotten novella in a drawer. It was was written nearly thirty years ago. If you like to read the early writings of authors you love, and you love Mr. H......more

Goodreads review by Magpie67 on November 10, 2017

In the world of drugs and guns.... there is always someone trying to be top dog making the money. Some do it for themselves, others do it for the cause. What happens when cause and personal gains mix? This story for one: Sixto is for the cause and the man he works for only wants the money and thee f......more

Goodreads review by Mark on February 14, 2017

This is a short story, available only in audio format. It's okay as stories go, although the subject matter is pretty dated since it deals with Iran-Contra during the Reagan years. Still, Hiaasen is always worth a look, or in this case, a listen.......more