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I saw this performed and was struck not only by the actors, but by the language. This is a beautiful, harshly written play that feels realer than reality. I recommend reading it for the value of the story alone.
An absurd, silly play by a great playwright, I find myself loving the characters more and more every time I read it. The light humor is shadowed with darkness, like most of his plays, and the balance works perfectly.
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This is my comfort book. Whenever I read it, it makes me smile. David Lindsay-Abaire is most famous for 'Rabbit Hole,' another good play, but this remains my favorite for its absurdity and sweet-and-sour mixture of characters. Be prepared to suspend your disbelief.
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The first book of his that I read, and the perfect example of his style. Tom Robbins is so clever and his explanations so perfect, you just have to share his turns of phrase with the people around you. 'Even Cowgirls' is a dirty, fun read that can make you think, but only if you want to.
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This book is an example of Tom Robbins' surprising, bizarre ideas, which make completely logical sense when you are reading, but sound impossible when you try to explain the plot to a friend. I find that quoting this book is far too easy to do--the concepts are easily applied to everyday life and conversation, and Robbins always makes me smile.
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Howie the Rookie (99 Edition) by Mark O' Rowe
Davey929, September 24, 2010
I saw this performed and was struck not only by the actors, but by the language. This is a beautiful, harshly written play that feels realer than reality. I recommend reading it for the value of the story alone.Wonder of the World
Davey929, December 27, 2009
An absurd, silly play by a great playwright, I find myself loving the characters more and more every time I read it. The light humor is shadowed with darkness, like most of his plays, and the balance works perfectly.(2 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Fuddy Meers (99 Edition) by David Lindsay-abaire
Davey929, December 27, 2009
This is my comfort book. Whenever I read it, it makes me smile. David Lindsay-Abaire is most famous for 'Rabbit Hole,' another good play, but this remains my favorite for its absurdity and sweet-and-sour mixture of characters. Be prepared to suspend your disbelief.(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues by Tom Robbins
Davey929, December 27, 2009
The first book of his that I read, and the perfect example of his style. Tom Robbins is so clever and his explanations so perfect, you just have to share his turns of phrase with the people around you. 'Even Cowgirls' is a dirty, fun read that can make you think, but only if you want to.(3 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins
Davey929, December 27, 2009
This book is an example of Tom Robbins' surprising, bizarre ideas, which make completely logical sense when you are reading, but sound impossible when you try to explain the plot to a friend. I find that quoting this book is far too easy to do--the concepts are easily applied to everyday life and conversation, and Robbins always makes me smile.(3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
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