Customer Reviews

Hard Aground

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Hall's writing style captures the gritty essence of the redneck characters, and the plot takes readers on a tour of the raunchy side of Florida society. I don't know how much of the book's historical setting is accurate, but it sure is entertaining! The plot has multiple twists, even after you thought you had it figured out. You won't be able to put this one down.

I picked up this book on vacation at the beach, it has lead me to read the rest of his works. I highly recommend Hard Aground to anyone looking for a great read and some mental adventure.

I read a lot of books in the mystery genre that deals with Florida, and I keep being told to try James W. Hall, the Thorn series. But I found a used book, HARD AGROUND, outside the Thorn series and decided to try it before trying his series stuff. This book is very good. Nice story line, fun characters and good witty dialogue. Perhaps a little predictable but worth my time in a hammock or at the beach. The story deals with the death of Daniel Tyler and with it his secret location for lost treasure an how brother Hap and Dan's girl friend Marguerite work together (really together) to unlock the mystery and stay alive. RECOMMENDED. Will try Thorn for sure.

Better than most 2nd rate authors (e.g., Womack, White, etc.). Not Leonard, Hiaasen, Ellroy, etc., but not bad at all compared to the rest of the 2nd tier. Recommend it if your favorite first authors don't have anything in paperback, and I don't really say that for the others (but I read in the bathroom, so I've had extensive experience).

Better than the 2nd tier, but not 1st tier (but let's watch him).

I am not much a fan of the Florida beat and have not read much of Leonard or Hiaasen. Maybe I fund them too sunny. This is the seconf Hall's bok I read, I like it better than Bone Of Coral. It is entertaining and funny at times but does not move you like a good book should.

Plays out like a good Magnum P.I. episode. It has interesting characters and action.

It's a good, fun read but by no means a classic in the literary sense.