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Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (Mass Market Paperback)

by Tom Robbins (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great, great book!, May 22 2005
This review is from: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (Paperback)
Even Cowgirls Get The Blues" by Tom Robbins is at first a bit hard to follow, a trademark of Robbins' work, but well worth the effort. The main character is Sissy Hankshaw, a young beauty with one minor, or maybe major flaw, her huge thumbs. Instead of letting the size of her thumbs hinder her, she uses them to her advantage, and becomes the best hitchhiker in the country, perhaps the world. Hitchhiking takes Sissy to a number of diverse and interesting places, where she meets many distinct and different people. Among the people Sissy meets is the "Countess", a gay, cross dressing owner of a douche company which Sissy becomes a part time model for. Through the Countess Sissy meets Julian Gitche, who becomes her husband. She also meets Bonanza Jelly Bean, "the cutest cowgirl in the world" who dreams that someday every little girl that dreams of becoming a cowgirl will be able to and not be told that it is a silly dream like she was told by her parents. Among the people that Sissy meets the Chink would have to be one of considerable significance, although he would not say that he "taught" Sissy anything, she learned a lot from him, and he gave the reader a lot to think about too. "Even Cowgirls Get The Blues" was both entertaining and witty, coming as much from the crazy antics of the characters as from the frequent interjections from the author. "Cowgirls" is one of Robbins' best work both in imaginative characters and wild themes. It has the "stuff" to keep the reader interested to the end. Also highly recommend for its humor, insight, and disturbing qualities, would be BARK OF THE DOGWOOD-A Tour of Southern Homes and Gardens.
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4.0 out of 5 stars WITTY AND SANE, Aug 22 2004
By carmellimorgaine (Cebu City, Philippines) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (Paperback)
I really loved this book. I think that Tom Robbins is quite a weirdo himself to have written something about the odd and not-so-normal people we normally push away from our day-to-day horizons. here we writes of them with compassion and a riveting originality that is just...mind-blowing. do read this book! i think it's not as good as jitterbug perfume but one of the best of tom robbins' novels nonetheless!
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1.0 out of 5 stars silly throwaway entertainment, May 19 2004
By Robert J. Crawford (Balmette Talloires, France) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Even Cowgirls Get the Blues (Paperback)
Maybe my expectations are too high or I am a snob, but I thought this was a truly lousy novel. It is a typical frivolous 70s-style story, posturing as a more genuine 1960s anti-establishment statement but really just baldly commercial.

The plot is full of characters that are 2-dimensional sterotypes, from the neurotic Indian advertising artist to the guru in the desert. With its breathtaking pretentions, it is not even as good as a TV sitcom.

Not recommended. Watch Mork & Mindy or re-runs of the original Saturday night live instead, if you want a genuine 70s experience.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not his best, but still pretty great
I love the language! I think it's so sexy! How does he make sentances like that! I want to be loved by someone who talks like that. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2004 by birdygirl74

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, unusual, captivating, and everything else
Tom Robbins is one of my all-time favorite authors. There are three I couldn't live without: David Sedaris, Jackson McCrae, and Robbins. Read more
Published on Feb 6 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars OFFICIAL TRUTH!!
EVEN COWGIRLS GET THE BLUES IS ABOUT THIS CHICK AND SHE HAS REAL
BIG THUMZ
Published on Jan 14 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, not "Robbins" good
When Tom Robbins writes a novel you can be assured of a few things:
1. It will be quirky and full of great imagery and analogies.
2. It will be well-researched.
3. Read more
Published on Oct 31 2003 by Shaun Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars A Review... a short one...
This book is one of the best books I have read. An avid fan of Kerouac and Hunter S. Thompson, Tom Robbins brings on something else. Read more
Published on Aug 22 2003 by James R Hanson

5.0 out of 5 stars Woohoo! Makes me want to hitchhike around the globe!
Sissy Hankshaw is something else in this book. The movie does not give this book any justice. Although it is worth checking out also. Read more
Published on July 31 2003 by Amy Newtz

1.0 out of 5 stars hated it
made no sense. stupid plot and story line. don't waste your money if you're looking for anything of value in this authors works, you won't find it if this is indicative.
Published on July 29 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare to be Surprised and Amazed
Calling "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" an interesting book wouldn't do Tom Robbins justice. It is strange, unique, surprising, poetic, philosophical, and lots of fun. Read more
Published on July 28 2003 by Lady Murasaki

3.0 out of 5 stars Enough analogies to make your head explode
Of Robbins' work, I have only read "Skinny Legs and All" and "Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates," in addition to this book, and I must say that this is my least favorite of... Read more
Published on Jun 16 2003 by Timothy Peever

5.0 out of 5 stars Peaches and Dreams
This is a book that travels well. It moves from rural Nowhere to New York City to the wide open spaces of the Dakotas. Read more
Published on Jun 10 2003 by Cory Thomas

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