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Editorial Review:
'A Salty Piece of Land' is the tale of cowboy Tully Mars's surprising adventures as he visits the lighthouse on Cayo Loco, a tropical island that's not on any map - the perfect place to run away from all your problems.
A Salty Piece of Land Reviews:
Drivellville 
2009-11-30 - This is the first JB book I've read, or more like I attempted to read, it's PAINFUL. What drivel, nonsense, and a rambling endless book. I admit that I probably was at a disadvantage not having read the previous book, and had no background info on the lead character Tully Mars, not that it would have made a difference. The plot is so bad and unbelievable that reading the previous book would not have made any difference. Of course, the main plot of Tully being on the run from the law because he threw a massage table through a window in a Poodle-Farm in Wyoming (how does that grab you for believability) and the power of law is chasing him all over the world. The part of him trying to sneak into Belize because he is worried about the outstanding warrant. Last time I checked local non-federal minor offense warrants would not be sent to all immigration officers around the world looking for a cowboy who damaged some property. GIVE ME A BREAK! Then the parade of good-natured characters Tully meets throughout this journey, all of whom go out of their way to educate and grow Tully, not a scoundrel in sight, all are the real deal. He becomes a sailor overnight, and a flats fisherman in a few hours. Not to mention how gets `lucky' with a college co-ed he meets for the first time. What a life. JB, stick to the songs, and restaurants, leave the writing to the people who know how.
A Salty Piece of Land 
2009-11-19 - A really enjoyable read; if ever you have experienced indecision or consternation regarding your life's path, discovering the follow-your-nose adventures of Tully Mars will be quite satisfying.
A refreshing escape 
2009-10-27 - Synopsis
Tully Mars is back as the alter-ego of our favorite son-of-a-son-of-a-sailor, Jimmy Buffett. Tully is a Wyoming cowboy turned fugitive who runs (along with his horse) to a remote Caribbean island where he settles in as a fishing guide for a small resort. His crime is of no consequence whatsoever, but it doesn't keep him from being the target of a couple of bounty hunters willing to chase him to the ends of the earth.
Tully has a keen sense of adventure and is a hopeless romantic. While learning the local culture, he befriends just about everyone he meets with his laid-back nature and "I'll try anything once" attitude. It seems to be his destiny to meet a salty lady who, at 101 years old, is the owner and Captain of an incredible 142-foot schooner, and whose mission in life is to scour the Caribbean in search of a rare antique lens she needs to restore her personal lighthouse to its original, fully functional glory. Tully takes up her cause, "searching for that lost shaker of salt" to complement the margarita that is his life.
A collection of tales of pirates, pilots, treasure hunters and rock stars, and a wild fling at a spring-break foam party, as told from a rum-soaked vision of a ganja enhanced mind. * * *
My Two Cents Worth
This selection was recommended by my wife - one of those she refers to as "a good summer read." I think this means she read it while A. in the pool or B. on the boat.
You don't have to be a stoned, chilled-out beach bum with a margarita buzz to enjoy this light-hearted story, but it would probably help. If you are even slightly a fan of the parrot-head culture, you will probably enjoy this Buffett original. I did. My expectations were low and were accordingly exceeded.
The story wanders from island to island, character to character, and from romance to adventure, just as you would expect from a singer/songwriter. I found this book to be a refreshing change of pace in the dog-days of our sweltering Texas summer. It makes you feel good, like watching "Ferris Beuhler's Day Off" for the tenth time and still finding it funny.
Just as Buffett's music will never be appreciated by opera aficionados, A Salty Piece of Land will be frowned upon by the literary elite, but who cares? Come Monday it'll be all right.
Hardcover
460 pages
4 1/2 hours
Fun escapism and a tropical trip.
2009-08-23 - Yes, Fun escapism and a tropical trip. Jimmy Buffett is not going to win too many prizes, but he can entertain scores of people. His writing is like his music - a trip to the tropics on a warm summer day. It has off-beat characters and no one you'd meet in real life. Well, that is unless you live the off-beat life. Either way, you will enjoy this book.
A fun, thoughtful book to read
2009-08-16 - I love Buffett's music, and I've loved all of Buffett's books. This book is my favourite of them all - well, Jolly Mon is a good story - but this goes beyond a good story to very good storytelling. The characters are fun, full, and, if you've ever lived in the tropics you'll know, scarily real. The story makes you reflect, on your life, on life in general, and on what Buffett calls the songlines that only dreamers see.
I bought this copy for a friend. It's the second hard copy I've given away. I also have it on my Kindle. It's the kind of story you want to share.
