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Original Title:	Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas
ISBN:	184243036X (ISBN13: 9781842430361)
Edition Language:	English

Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas

Tom Robbins

Paperback | Pages: 389 pages

Rating: 3.75 | 20710 Users | 713 Reviews

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Title	:	Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas
Author	:	Tom Robbins
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 389 pages
Published	:	January 5th 2002 by No Exit Press (first published 1994)
Categories	:	Fiction. Humor. Novels. Literature. Contemporary. Modern. Magical Realism

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Reading Tom Robbins is like reading Hunter S. Thompson. Almost everyone seems to go through that phase at some point, and then eventually that phase ends. I read every Tom Robbins book up to this one; I've yet to read his latest two (or three, or however many there are). Each of them is fantastic in its own way, although there are some consistencies in his style that are fantastic throughout his books -- his completely mind-blowing use of language in the service of crazy descriptions, analogies, and similes, and his Crazy Theory, that point of each book that would in a more traditional author be the denouement, but in the Robbins oeuvre is where he unveils whatever crackpot (and compelling, if you're predisposed to such thoughts, as I am) theory he's holding on to at the time. Of the books I've read, Another Roadside Attraction stands out for its audacity; Jitterbug Perfume for the incredible story and writing (I still remember this line from the intro, something that is nearly unprecedented for yours truly, Mr. Swiss Cheese head: "[They] say a story that begins with a beet will end with the devil; that is a risk we will have to take." Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas, however, is remarkable for two reasons: the "Tom Robbins' Crazy Theory" of the book is both the broadest and craziest of them all, and his use of the second person is a challenging, compelling and ultimately rewarding technique. Who writes in the second person anymore, and of those who do, how many of them choose such an unlikable character to make "you" identify with? Tom Robbins does, and he does it effortlessly well.

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Ratings: 3.75 From 20710 Users | 713 Reviews

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The book was interesting in the way it was organized. I like how it was organized almost like a journal of Gwen's weekend of hell. Robbin's use of sarcasm was humorous and enjoyable. As for the story-line, reading about Q-Jo and Andre were the more interesting parts. I didn't much care about the stock-broker talk though, even though it was such a major part of the book. Much of the talk about astrology and symbolism became lost on me as well. Although it is probably my own fault for not getting

This is a strangely entertaining book featuring a likable character, but what I liked most about it was the author's unique writing style and creativity.

I'm really not a fan of books where it is clear that the author is trying really hard to be clever. Unlike many of those authors, I think Tom Robbins actually succeeds in being clever, but it doesn't motivate me too much. My main problem with this book is the use of the second person. I think it would work if it were a murder mystery or some book where you were swept away by plot and the main character didn't have dominant personality traits. But the main character in this book, you/Gwen, has

This was my final attempt to enjoy a Tom Robbins book. I failed.Unfortunately, it was more of the same from Robbins. Ham-fisted philosophizing, lurid sex, and purple prose. I guess if you were a teenager this would seem very literate and high-minded. Sadly, once you have read actual literature, you realize that this is garbage.Although Tom tries to be esoteric and witty, it just isn't very good. Yeah, we get it, you know big words. Now try using them constructively instead of peppering your

There has always been a little debate about the best "person" to use when writing a novel. Some authors swear by the first person (I) some by the third person (she/he). Tom Robbins sidesteps the whole issue but using the second person (you). And it isn't the universal "you" you find in this sentence or in HOW TO manuals (first you grab each end of the shoelaces.) This YOU is someone else entirely. Fortunately, you find out soon enough that the YOU Robbins is talking to in his novel, is a very

Tom Robbins Half Asleep in Frog Pajamas is certainly unique; first, because it is written both in the present tense and in second person. This puts the reader squarely in the main characters shoes and in the moment. It is also unique because of the unexpectedly radical theories it presents.The main character is Gwen Mati, a young broker with high ambitions living in Seattle, currently experiencing anguish due to the stock market crash. Gwen is persnickety, fastidious, up-tight and eternally

Separate from my myriad secret addictions was my very public addiction to Tom Robbins books. When I was diagnosed with cancer in 1996, I called my mother. I said, "I have cancer." She paused briefly and then said, "I know what you need. You need a new Tom Robbins' novel."I cannot claim conclusively that Tom Robbins' writing can cure cancer, but here I am free since 1997.That's all I'm saying.And I got that book signed, too.