![]() ![]() All of them are working on making a modern version of Jitterbug Perfume. ![]() That is a risk we will have to take.” From there a beet is delivered to three protagonists living in the modern-day Seattle, New Orleans, and Paris. Robbins closes the first chapter with, “A tale that begins with a beet will end with the devil. The first sentence of Jitterbug Perfume informs us, “The beet is the most intense of vegetables.” After a few paragraphs supporting that thesis Mr. There is also some odd focal point which ends up tying many of the protagonists together. Fortunately, his books are written in such a way that they propel you to wanting to know the answer to the questions of the narrative which keeps you turning pages. To fully enjoy his writing I think you have to ride the wave of prose until it carries you to the shore. Robbins as a writer whom it is best to read over a few days and not in small bits before bed or on the commute. In between those threads are many laugh out loud moments. ![]() ![]() Robbins has a style of writing a tale in multiple layers covering different timeframes and almost always a bit of the fantastical. His most famous book is “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” which is how I first discovered him. Robbins had staked out a reputation as a literary cult author. Jitterbug Perfume was the fourth novel released by Mr. I do know my answer is one few of my infrequent interrogators expects Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins. I am not usually asked what my favorite perfume book is. ![]()
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