Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins

Jitterbug Perfume

Tom Robbins

352 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Jitterbug Perfume is an epic. Which is to say, it begins in the forests of ancient Bohemia and doesn't conclude until nine o'clock tonight (Paris time). It is a saga, as well. A saga must have a hero, and the hero of this one is a janitor with a m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,258 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
adventurous 79%
reflective 46%
mysterious 43%
lighthearted 41%
challenging 27%
inspiring 24%
hopeful 19%
emotional 14%
relaxing 8%
informative 6%
dark 4%
tense 3%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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