62 pages 2 hours read

Tom Robbins

Still Life with Woodpecker

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1980

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Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins is celebrated for its whimsical and poetic prose, engaging readers with its bold and innovative narrative style. Critics appreciate Robbins' unique humor and philosophical reflections. However, some find the plot meandering and the philosophical digressions excessive. Fans of eccentric storytelling will likely enjoy it.

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Who Should Read Still Life with Woodpecker?

Readers who enjoy quirky, philosophical narratives blending romance and existential themes will love Tom Robbins' Still Life with Woodpecker. Fans of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five and Richard Brautigan's Trout Fishing in America will appreciate Robbins' whimsical prose and eccentric characters. This book is ideal for those who savor unconventional love stories and thought-provoking humor.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Humor
Satire
Magical Realism
Period
Absurdism
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Life/Time: The Past