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Type of bind: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780312953980
ISBN number: 0312953984
Label: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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Quantity: 1
Page Count: 294
Printing Date: March 15, 1997
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When solitary marine biologist Doc Ford focused his telescope on the woman in the white boat, he didn't know his life was about to be capsized: that his conniving uncle Tucker Gatrell would discover the Fountain of Youth, that The National Enquirer would write about it, and that the law would beat down his door in search of three missing men.
But Doc Ford is about to find these things out-- the hard way. Because in the shadowy world of Southwest Florida, where gators yawn, cattle craze, and Indian bones are buried, mysteries great and small have found the man to solve them...
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As a historian who loves a good Florida story, this Randy Wayne White novel really tickled my funny bone. I was not at all put off that it was not a "typical" White novel, but enjoyed every minute of its bizarre twists and turns, its leg-pullin' blended with understandings of Florida's environmental systems. I found it captivating from start to finish. Having waded into the heart of the Fakahatchee Strand, slogged through mangrove swamps in Tampa Bay, and searched Florida archives, I can relate to much of White's tale. This is probably not a book for city-slickers, but by reading it Florida's northern transplants might learn a few lessons as to why Florida is so incredible.
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One of Randy Wayne Wright's best books! It is very different from his other books and that is part of what makes it so good. A must read!!
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Randy Wayne White is a successful writer. His novels take place in Florida and and his major character is Dr. Marion "Doc" Ford a marine biologist with a past (I will not reveil it for the benefit of the readers that have not read any of the novels yet).
If you have not read any of his books yet I would not suggest to start with this one as it is different from the rest of the series. In this one the supporting characters (his uncle and indian friend) dominate the novel and Doc supplements the plot. I would recommend to start with the very first of the series Sanibel Flats.
Having said that, this story is very well written and does, in a way, pay tribute to old Florida. There is not much action but that is not, as the book proves, bad. It is enjoyable to read and has some humor.
All in all I would recommend this one but beware that it is different from the series. I would not elaborate as I do not want to ruin it for the future reader.
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I stopped reading the Doc Ford novels after a while because, despite being top of the line Florida thrillers, the histrionic violence and action just got to be too much. Now I find myself wishing RWW would write more stories like The Man Who Invented Florida. This is the one that transcends the genre to become excellent mainstream literature.
If you're looking for an action flick in novel form, this is not it. If you're looking for a beautiful, affecting story, you found one.
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I've read nearly all of RW White's books now and most are a terrific roaring read, but nothing that you would call 'a great novel'. This one is. The characters are complex and well-drawn, the story profound and moving, and yet it's written with a very light touch. It reminded me of A Confederacy of Dunces, it was that good.
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