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Another Roadside Attraction

Tom Robbins
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Another Roadside Attraction

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971

Book Brief

Tom Robbins

Another Roadside Attraction

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Northwest • 1970s

Publication Year

1971

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Another Roadside Attraction by Tom Robbins, published in 1971, follows free-spirited Amanda and her new husband John Paul Ziller, who create a unique zoo and hot dog stand in the Washington countryside. They are soon entwined in a conspiracy involving the Vatican after receiving letters from a friend named Plucky Purcell, who infiltrates a secret monastic order. The plot touches on sensitive topics, including miscarriage and medical emergencies.

Playful

Mysterious

Humorous

Fantastical

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

35,818 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tom Robbins' Another Roadside Attraction elicits mixed reactions. Critics praise its playful, unconventional storytelling and vivid characters, noting its unique blend of humor and philosophical musings. However, some find its meandering plot and abstract themes challenging. The novel's distinctive style either charms or alienates readers, making it a polarizing yet memorable read.

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Who Should Read Another Roadside Attraction?

Fans of countercultural and irreverent narratives, akin to those in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson or The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe, would relish Tom Robbins's Another Roadside Attraction. Ideal for readers who appreciate satirical humor and philosophical undertones in literature.

4.2

35,818 ratings

72%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Pacific Northwest • 1970s

Publication Year

1971

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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