Even Cowgirls Get The Blues by Tom Robbins
The novel follows the unconventional life of Sissy Hankshaw, a free-spirited woman born with abnormally large thumbs, which she turns into an asset by becoming a hitchhiking legend. Her journey takes her from a troubled childhood to a modeling career and eventually to the Rubber Rose Ranch, a haven for rebellious cowgirls. Along the way, Sissy encounters a cast of eccentric characters and explores themes of freedom, individuality, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. The story is infused with humor, philosophical musings, and a celebration of nonconformity.
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- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 365-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.9)
- Alternate Titles
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- Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
- También Las Vaqueras Sienten Melancolía
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 13th on 100 Best Western(United States) Works of Fiction (San Francisco Chronicle)
- 4275th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 150 Great Reads (The Spokesman-Review Spokane Chronicle )