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3.92 AVERAGE

adventurous funny inspiring medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Not my favorite of his books but I thought the end was quite good. Like all his books I’ve read the fun is in the animism. 
challenging funny lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous funny mysterious

partymarty's review

4.75
hopeful

KEEP THE MYSTERY ALIVE 

Talk about an unexpected favorite! I didn't really know what to expect with this one, just that it's a friend's favorite. It started off confusing and I wasn't sure where it would go or if I'd want to go with it. But lo and behold, the wacky plot and clever writing sunk its teeth into me. Such a unique love story that goes beyond the category of love story.
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

This was such an influential book for me in my early 20s. It has been interesting to see how I’ve grown, stayed the same and the influence this book had on me these past thirteen years or so. So much still rings true but it feels way more shallow and empty now- the male gaze/perspective hitting me bluntly over the head every page. Still fun though  

I love all of Tom Robbins books. They are irreverant and bizarre (a bit like Kurt Vonnegut). I don't know if I could pick a favorite.
dark reflective medium-paced
adventurous funny medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No