What if the Second Coming didn’t quite come off as advertised? What if “the Corpse” on display in that funky roadside zoo is really who they say it is—what does that portend for the future f western civilization? And what if a young clairvoyant named Amanda reestablishes the flea circus as popular entertainment and fertility worship as the principal religious form of our high-tech age? Another Roadside Attraction answers those questions and a lot more. It tell us, for example, what the sixties were truly all about, not by reporting on the psychedelic decade but by recreating it, from the inside out. In the process, this stunningly original seriocomic thriller is fully capable of simultaneously eating a literary hot dog and eroding the borders of the mind.
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It's clear that when Robbins sits down to write, he has one thing on his mind: having himself some fun. I read Another Roadside Attraction, years ago, then immediately went back to the beginning of the book and read it again. Robbins holds nothing back in this, his first novel. It's a perfect introduction to the Robbins oeuvre of oddness.
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"Written with a style and humor that haven't been seen since Mark Twain . . . it is a prize."--Los Angeles Times
“Hard to put down because of the sheer brilliance and fun of the writing. The sentiments of Brautigan and the joyously compassionate omniscience of Fielding dance through the pages garbed colorfully in the language of Joyce.”—Rolling Stone
“Hard to put down because of the sheer brilliance and fun of the writing. The sentiments of Brautigan and the joyously compassionate omniscience of Fielding dance through the pages garbed colorfully in the language of Joyce.”—Rolling Stone
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Format:Paperback
While "Cowgirls" is, in my opinion, the best of the Robbins lot, "Roadside" is a close second. I've read them all and love each and every one. He never does the same thing twice in his books, yet manages to have a sense of style and way of writing that lets you know this is a work from Robbins. His characters are at once unbelievable and yet more memorable and real than people we might know in everyday life.
Also recommended: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues and McCrae's Bark of the Dogwood
By David Sabine
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The characters are simultaneously sexy and odd, the plot is pure fun, Robbins' language is humorous and inventive. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Note: devout Christians should be forewarned that this book pokes awesome fun at religion.
By Ty Krupp
Format:Paperback
A truly fantastic book - easily one of my favorites. Robbins combines outstanding imagination and imagery with humor and thought provoking philosophy. He has managed to outline the struggle between self and religion that many partake in daily often without being able to qualify it. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone who has ever once thought about their own mortality, morals, values and beliefs - religious or otherwise.
Also recommended: BARK OF THE DOGWOOD
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Hated This Book
I guess I am in the minority, but I had to force myself to finish this book. I've read so many wonderful reviews of Tom Robbins books. I'm sure I'm in the minority. Read more
Published on Jan 24 2004 by "ticktock01"
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Worth the time
I sympathize with Tom's philosophy, so I don't think I learnt as much as others would from this work (if you are a conformist or a religomaniac you might want to find out what... Read more
Published on Oct 18 2003 by theworld
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Robbins' first and one of his best...
Some have said that Tom Robbins hadn't fully tamed his maniacal writing in Another Roadside Attraction, but I rank it alongside Even Cowgirls Get The Blues as one of his finest. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2003 by William Fare
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Another Roadside Attraction
Although I enjoyed a couple of Robbins' other books more, this one is an absolute must read for its social commentary. Read more
Published on May 6 2003 by Joseph Harper
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My favourite book!
This is my favourite book ever, and definitely my favourite Tom Robbin's book. Hilarious and entertaining on a surface level, and an insightful and unique perspective into... Read more
Published on May 2 2003 by Heather
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You need to read this book.
I read it in 1975. I have given it to many people as a gift. You will too.
Published on April 5 2003 by Little Johnny Paranoia
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Just awful
This book made absolutely no sense to me. To be fair, I only read the first 20 pages, but what I read was chaotic, messy, and NOT entertaining. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2003 by Wade M. Wallace
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I ache when I think of this book!
I read this book a couple years ago, my first Tom Robbins book, and it literally changed my life! This book is magic - I don't care to break it down too much, just need to testify... Read more
Published on Feb 6 2003
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No Juice
Having read a couple of previous books by TR I am very disappointed by ARA. There is no story here and while Robbins tries to mask his lack of inspiration by inserting little... Read more
Published on Jan 15 2003 by kaioatey
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Best book ever.
This is the best book I have ever read. That is all I'm going to say.
Published on July 21 2002 by rfordh
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