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Summary: Worth the time
Review: I sympathize with Tom's philosophy, so I don't think I learnt as much as others would from this work (if you are a conformist or a religomaniac you might want to find out what you're missing). It is an interesting work of the imagination that can only increase your own writing and thinking creativity. I like Jitterbug Perfume more than ARA, but this book is still worth the time. This book is also great if you want to find out why the discovered body of Jesus would have no pronounced effect on western religion.
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Summary: Robbins' first and one of his best...
Review: Some have said that Tom Robbins hadn't fully tamed his maniacal writing in Another Roadside Attraction, but I rank it alongside Even Cowgirls Get The Blues as one of his finest. No subtlety here, folks, just white-knuckle teeth-baring fun.The story of how a gypsy princess, a free-spirited giant with a bone through his nose, a drug dealer, and a baboon come to possess the mummified body of Jesus Christ at their small roadside hot dog stand and zoo is nothing short of brilliant. Like other Robbins novels, the storyline often derails into monologues, flashbacks, and especially fables or twisted fairy tales. It's always astonishing how close he can come to skirting dated 60's rhetoric without losing his edginess. Despite all of its philosophical meanderings, Another Roadside Attraction is a surprisingly light read. Warmth and humor abound, and it's a great pleasure simply to watch how Robbins performs miracles with words. Genius.
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Summary: Another Roadside Attraction
Review: Although I enjoyed a couple of Robbins' other books more, this one is an absolute must read for its social commentary. It trancends his other works and steps into the realm of philosophy, but the kind that's read in an arm chair instead of a classroom. Thank you Tom Robbins.
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Summary: My favourite book!
Review: This is my favourite book ever, and definitely my favourite Tom Robbin's book. Hilarious and entertaining on a surface level, and an insightful and unique perspective into philosophy and sociology (yes, I know it's just fiction). Tom Robbins has a wonderful writing style and a creative mind. If you like unique books (how about ninja assassin Catholic monks or missplaced messiahs?), this is for you. I had this book stolen (hope the thief liked it), but liked it so much I purchased it a second time.
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Summary: You need to read this book.
Review: I read it in 1975. I have given it to many people as a gift. You will too.
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