Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates by Tom Robbins

Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates

Tom Robbins

445 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction funny medium-paced

Description

"As clever and witty a novel as anyone has written in a long time . . . Robbins takes readers on a wild, delightful ride. . . . A delight from beginning to end."--Buffalo NewsSwitters is a contradiction for all seasons: an anarchist who works for ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 765 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
adventurous 69%
reflective 46%
lighthearted 38%
challenging 15%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 15%
tense 15%
dark 7%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.84

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