62 pages • 2 hours read
Tom RobbinsStill Life with Woodpecker
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1980A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins, published in 1980, follows exiled princess Leigh-Cheri Furstenberg-Barcalona, who falls in love with bomber and outlaw Bernard Mickey Wrangle, known as the Woodpecker. Set against a backdrop of fantasy and magical realism, their unconventional romance explores themes of rebellion, identity, and the human condition, culminating in a postmodern fairy tale. The novel features depictions of abortion, miscarriage, and domestic terrorism.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Still Life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins is celebrated for its whimsical and poetic prose, engaging readers with its bold and innovative narrative style. Critics appreciate Robbins' unique humor and philosophical reflections. However, some find the plot meandering and the philosophical digressions excessive. Fans of eccentric storytelling will likely enjoy it.
Who Should Read Still Life with Woodpecker?
Readers who enjoy quirky, philosophical narratives blending romance and existential themes will love Tom Robbins' Still Life with Woodpecker. Fans of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five and Richard Brautigan's Trout Fishing in America will appreciate Robbins' whimsical prose and eccentric characters. This book is ideal for those who savor unconventional love stories and thought-provoking humor.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Humor
Satire
Magical Realism
Absurdism
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Life/Time: The Past