Skin Tight by Carl Hiaasen

What a fine Finnish name!

I just finished reading this novel. It was what the aqua and orange cover led me to believe it was, fluffy.
Just what I needed as I'm also reading a book analyzing the benefits and shortcomings of higher education in the U.S.

Based upon numerous allusions, it would seem 'Skin Tight' follows a character that runs an entire series by Hiassen. Stranahan is a bad ass who has zero qualms with taking justice into his own hands. This story deals in the world of plastic surgery, exposing some of the flaws, pointing out some of the irrational reasonings, and giving us a villian who has swindled, manipulated and, even, killed to get to his place in the community and to hold his place there.

I enjoyed how quickly I zoomed through this book, but I also appreciated how some of the issues broached resonated with me. There was a character who wanted to fix everything about her body even though, according to two other characters, she was physical perfection. Don't we all see the places for improvement blocking the beauty we contain?

I know I can list off all the problems I'd like to fix with my physique, alphabetically if you like. This book would push me to err on the side of caution. Perhaps it's all my perception of myself? Perhaps I'm perfect the way I am? Now I know that's not the case but still....one man's love handles are another man's treasure.

I will read more Hiaasen next time I need break from the academic.