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Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas

Tom Robbins
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Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Tom Robbins

Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

389

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 1990s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas by Tom Robbins follows a stockbroker during a chaotic financial downturn, intertwining her experiences with quirky characters and a spiritual quest. The novel's unique format contributes to its distinctive narrative style.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

23,280 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tom Robbins' Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas captivates with its witty prose and unique narrative style, employing second-person narration to immerse readers. Praised for its clever humor and sharp social commentary, the novel's unconventional structure may alienate some. Robbins' fans find it a delightful, thought-provoking read, while others might struggle with its eccentricity.

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Who Should Read Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas?

Readers who relish quirky, fast-paced narratives with surreal, humorous undertones akin to Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five will enjoy Tom Robbins' Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas. This novel appeals to those who appreciate unconventional storytelling and hallucinatory escapades.

4.2

23,280 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

389

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Seattle, Washington • 1990s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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