Tom Robbins
Paperback | Pages: 389 pages Rating: 3.75 | 20710 Users | 713 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas |
| ISBN: | 184243036X (ISBN13: 9781842430361) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Reading Tom Robbins is like reading Hunter S. Thompson. Almost everyone seems to go through that phase at some point, and then eventually that phase ends.I read every Tom Robbins book up to this one; I've yet to read his latest two (or three, or however many there are). Each of them is fantastic in its own way, although there are some consistencies in his style that are fantastic throughout his books -- his completely mind-blowing use of language in the service of crazy descriptions, analogies, and similes, and his Crazy Theory, that point of each book that would in a more traditional author be the denouement, but in the Robbins oeuvre is where he unveils whatever crackpot (and compelling, if you're predisposed to such thoughts, as I am) theory he's holding on to at the time.
Of the books I've read, Another Roadside Attraction stands out for its audacity; Jitterbug Perfume for the incredible story and writing (I still remember this line from the intro, something that is nearly unprecedented for yours truly, Mr. Swiss Cheese head: "[They] say a story that begins with a beet will end with the devil; that is a risk we will have to take."
Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas, however, is remarkable for two reasons: the "Tom Robbins' Crazy Theory" of the book is both the broadest and craziest of them all, and his use of the second person is a challenging, compelling and ultimately rewarding technique. Who writes in the second person anymore, and of those who do, how many of them choose such an unlikable character to make "you" identify with? Tom Robbins does, and he does it effortlessly well.
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| Title | : | Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas |
| Author | : | Tom Robbins |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 389 pages |
| Published | : | January 5th 2002 by No Exit Press (first published 1994) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Humor. Novels. Literature. Contemporary. Modern. Magical Realism |
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Ratings: 3.75 From 20710 Users | 713 ReviewsEvaluate Containing Books Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas
A terse review. First book I've read by Tom Robbins. Thumbs up, but a bit over-written. Main character, not that likeable. Monkey characters fix a lot of problems in fiction. Like the plot. Haven't actually finished the book, but wanted to get the review out of the way. 15 more pages to go. Somehow, I think I know the ending. Cheers to the coworker who let me borrow this book. Must remember to thank him. Written in 1994 -- reminds me of the 90s. For some reason, this book makes me want to readReading Tom Robbins is like reading Hunter S. Thompson. Almost everyone seems to go through that phase at some point, and then eventually that phase ends.I read every Tom Robbins book up to this one; I've yet to read his latest two (or three, or however many there are). Each of them is fantastic in its own way, although there are some consistencies in his style that are fantastic throughout his books -- his completely mind-blowing use of language in the service of crazy descriptions, analogies,
To drip into a Tom Robbins novel is like evaluating a Rorschach Test. You see what you see. Robbins is an incredible wordsmith, and often a bit nutty. He is less slapsticky than Pynchon, but is in the same conspiracy-happy weight class. He has a Twain meets Vonnegut sense of humor and is a sharp observer of the homo sapiens species, maybe too observant. He doesnt pull punches. The story takes place in the mid 90s (when it was written) just as the stock market has gone belly up. Gwen Mati isnt
Separate from my myriad secret addictions was my very public addiction to Tom Robbins books. When I was diagnosed with cancer in 1996, I called my mother. I said, "I have cancer." She paused briefly and then said, "I know what you need. You need a new Tom Robbins' novel."I cannot claim conclusively that Tom Robbins' writing can cure cancer, but here I am free since 1997.That's all I'm saying.And I got that book signed, too.
It was interesting and entertaining overall, but 2 things made me rate it as 'it was ok' versus 'I liked it':1. I've read his Still Life with Woodpecker, which was about an uptight self-involved girl from Seattle who meets a quirky guy who opens her eyes to the possibility of mystical/unexplainable things while falling in love (complete with quirky descriptions of their physical encounters). This description exactly fits Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas as well.2. I like oddball stories. But
Tom Robbins is my favorite author and has been for a long time, but I'm almost ashamed to admit that I hadn't read Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas until now. I think it's because I've not yet read a Robbins book I didn't like so I didn't feel pressured to read it. I'm glad I moved it to the top of my pile though, as the head trip that comprised the story was definitely worth exploring.Tom Robbins is not an author to read if you need your books to start at point A and end at point Z and progress in a
I just re-read this book after like 10 years and I loved it so much more. The characters were as I remembered them, but I noticed so many things that I didn't remember were in this book.. like the whole subject of biodiversity and ecological stuff that I probably didn't really notice before..And I noticed this time around that most of it seems like Terrence McKenna was in the room when it was written.. I really needed a good dose of all that don't fall for the bullshit and it's not what it seems
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