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Swine Not?: A Novel (Hardcover)

by Jimmy Buffett (Author), Helen Bransford (Illustrator)
Key Phrases: dog suit, New York, Red Bulls, Central Park (more...)
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for A Pirate Looks at Fifty - 'Jimmy Buffett has gregarious charm... and a bottomless well of stories to tell. Reading 'A Pirate Looks at Fifty' is like sitting with Buffett at a beachside bar, listening to him spin tales and share nifty bits of geography and history' - Time 'Buffett takes the occasion of his 50th birthday to tell us about himself, and he does so with candour and modesty... a charming, decent, wry, kind and contemplative man' - NY Times Book Review

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"[The] grand potentate of the Parrotheads." (USA TODAY Craig Wilson )

"The planet's most successful beach bum." (New York Daily News ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1ST edition (May 13, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316114022
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316114028
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #181,029 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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20 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 23rd Anniversary, May 19, 2008
Being "ParrotHeads" from way back "Swine Not" seemed to be the perfect 23rd anniversary gift for my wife, and true to the "Jimmy Buffett" writing style "Swine Not" did not let us down. When I first asked my wife if there was anything special she wanted for her anniversary, she replied "Not Really". About an hour later she asked for 3 hours of uninterupted time so I could read "Swine Not". I had heard her laughing earlier and then moments of silence, then more laughter. To say the least I was intrigued. So I granted her wish.
I read the book cover to cover, I could not put it down. The way Jimmy presented the story kept me on the edge of my seat, always leading me to the next adventure. He shows the goodness of the twins and also their devilish side, but all in good taste. He also shows that all true life adventures can have very humorous side trips and that is what makes life exciting. Although "Swine Not" is a fictional account of a true story there is a lesson to be learned at every turn of the page. I highly recomend this book to all readers.
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14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Swine not?, May 19, 2008
A must read for old and young alike , I am a Buffett fan very much enjoyed the book, easy read, great story for kids also, it was really nice to sit back and relax with such a great book. Keep up the good work Jimmy.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not Great...sad to say, June 10, 2008
I really, really wanted to love this book, as I, too, am a Jimmy Buffett fan. But, I can't love it; can barely like it. As others have pointed out, it's a kid's book (barely) disguised as an adult's novel. Plus, I can't get past some of the continuity issues (blizzards in New York City before Halloween? Huh???). Kind of sloppy, really. Adults should probably avoid this and leave it for the kiddies. Re-read Where is Joe Merchant?, A Salty Piece of Land, and Tales From Margaritaville instead, if you want fiction from Jimmy. I'll wait for his next book and hope it's better than this.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Middle School Level
I kept looking at the cover to see if I'd picked this out of the young readers section by mistake. I would put this possibly at a 5th or 6th grade level. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Soccer playing pigs?
To write a book of this type one really has to have a wild and vivid imagination, and Jimmy B. certainly has both, as can be easily seen from his songs. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Frank J. Konopka

1.0 out of 5 stars Feeling Douped!
I was excited when this book came out, as I had throughly enjoy Buffett's previous books! I decided I would get it on CD so I could listen to it as I was driving; as I started... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fla0ranges

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Jabanoski
I'm a twenty year plus Parrot Head, but this, and Jimmy's other books, just don't live up to his island buddy Bill Jabanoski's "The Roadkill Diaries: Strange Tales From Key West... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gary Smythe

5.0 out of 5 stars Jimmy Buffet-Swine Not?
Thank you for the quick delivery of Jimmy Buffet's book. I have read most everything he has written and if you like his music you will love his writing. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mary L. Macdonald

3.0 out of 5 stars Swine Not?
Did I miss where this was a CHILDRENS book? It was a cute story but more for the kids.
I am a huge buffett fan and love his books as well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Susan

1.0 out of 5 stars trite and poorly written
I was given this as an audio book. I feel quite certain that if I hadn't have been driving a long boring highway, I would have turned it off. Read more
Published 6 months ago by L. Nolan

5.0 out of 5 stars Swine Not Read This Book?
The first fiction book that I have read in years did not disappoint. I enjoyed it so much that I ended up reading Buffett's A Salty Piece of Land afterwards.

Published 6 months ago by C. Bordeaux

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and fun read, but not Buffett's best effort.
I love Jimmy's books, he is a great story teller. I think this book would be fun for kids to read, and I found it entertaining, but not his best effort.
Published 6 months ago by Tonya Clark

1.0 out of 5 stars Pure Hogwash!
I've always enjoyed Buffett's music and found his previous books interesting enough. "Swine Not", however, didn't even come close to entertaining. Read more
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