Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins

Still Life with Woodpecker

Tom Robbins

288 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism funny fast-paced

Description

Still Life with Woodpecker is a sort of a love story that takes place inside a pack of Camel cigarettes. It reveals the purpose of the moon, explains the difference between criminals and outlaws, examines the conflict between social activism and r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 711 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
reflective 59%
adventurous 54%
lighthearted 36%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 31%
challenging 22%
emotional 18%
relaxing 13%
mysterious 9%
dark 4%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.89

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