Book Review 4: A Salty Piece of Land

There are two reasons why I chose to review A Salty Piece of Land, which I recently read. The first is, I absolutely hate winter. I hate the cold, the ice, the snow. It should be summer all year round, exceptions only granted for Christmas. The second reason is because I really enjoyed it.

Jimmy Buffett, well known for his music about the islands and island life, has taken his talents to writing before, and each time the book that he has created has became a bestseller. In this quirky fiction novel, Mr. Buffett spins us a tale of a cowboy, who on the run from the law, has relocated to the islands of the Caribbean, where there is plenty of warmth, alcohol, beautiful girls, and adventure to go around.

While the writing is a little slow in parts, the overall quality of the story and hilarity of the characters makes up for it. There are parts that will make you laugh out loud and there are other parts that will pull at the heartstrings. The novel is a rollercoaster of emotion, combined with vivid imagery created by the words.

The story is appealing on many different levels because it is ultimately a story about life and the crazy paths that it can take you on. The main character gets into all sorts of trouble, but has lots of fun doing it, and since your along for the ride, you'll have fun too. Encompassing both comedy and adventure, this is a lighthearted book that is to be enjoyed. So forget the cold weather, have a Margarita, and lose yourself in this funny tale.

Suggested Reading:

Travel guides to any place where it is warm and sunny.