Tricky Business (novel)

Tricky Business is Dave Barry's second novel. It was first published in 2002. Like his previous novel, Big Trouble, its events take place over only 1-2 days, in and around Miami, Florida.

Tricky Business
First edition
AuthorDave Barry
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreNovel/ Humor
PublisherPutnam
Publication date
2002
ISBN978-1491509692
Preceded byBig Trouble 
Followed byInsane City 

Synopsis

The Extravaganza of the Seas is a gambling ship headed into a tropical storm, with more immediate trouble in the form of gamblers, crime bosses, gangsters and other shady characters fighting over money and drugs. Wally, a clueless rock guitarist, and Fay, a clever CGIS agent posing as a cocktail waitress, serve as the romantic leads.

Reception

The book received mixed reviews. CNN said that Barry was "very good" at this new direction, writing his first crime comedy.[1] Kirkus Reviews said that the book's low humor would appeal to "all those guys who keep America moving slightly off-course and to the women who love them."[2] Publishers Weekly wrote that Barry showed his "penchant" for potty humor and slapstick, but was able to craft "some captivating characters and keep a reader's attention" throughout.[3]

References
  1. L.D. Meagher (October 17, 2002). "Review: Barry is very good at the 'Business'". CNN. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
  2. "TRICKY BUSINESS | Kirkus Reviews".
  3. "Fiction Book Review: TRICKY BUSINESS by Dave Barry, Author . Putnam $24.95 (256p) ISBN 978-0-399-14924-5". September 2002.
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