Still Life with Woodpecker Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins

Still Life with Woodpecker Still Life with Woodpecker

Tom Robbins

288 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction funny medium-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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Moods

funny 80%
adventurous 55%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 34%
hopeful 21%
mysterious 17%
challenging 14%
inspiring 10%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
informative 4%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.91

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