I'm reading Tom Robbins' novel Skinny Legs and All. I've wanted to read one of his books for years and, for no particular reason, I chose this as my first. In addition to some humans, other main characters include a can of beans, a dirty sock, a conch shell, and a spoon. These characters have interesting conversations and through some sort of quantum mechanical plot device are able to move about. Right now they're headed for Jerusalem -- from Idaho. Another feature of this book is an Airstream RV that's been redesigned to look like a turkey. I'm an equal opportunity reader for the most part. Not a fan of science fiction or vampire novels, but otherwise I'm pretty much open to anything. But I am having a bit of trouble with a talking can of beans. I'll plow ahead because I'm determined to finish this book and try some of his others.
Note: I officially gave up on this book on Monday, Sept 2. Mostly because my knowledge of the Old Testament is just not robust enough to understand all the references. But I'm not giving up on Tom Robbins. I'll try Jitterbug Perfume soon and if THAT doesn't take then I'll cross this author off my "must be read" list.
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I always feel validated when I hear people 'gave up' on certain books. I have never understood people who feel compelled to finish books they loathe--it seems like a drowning person refusing a life preserver.
The best that I recall, Jitterbug Perfume wasn't bad. I have a friend who is absolutely devoted to Still Life with Woodpecker. I made it through both of those but I have always felt like he was on acid when he wrote them.
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