Tomcat in Love
Book • 1998
Tomcat in Love is a satirical novel by Tim O'Brien that delves into the complex and often absurd nature of human relationships.
The story follows Thomas Chippering, a professor with a penchant for elaborate fantasies and a troubled love life.
O'Brien employs a blend of humor, introspection, and metafiction to explore themes of desire, identity, and the power of storytelling.
The novel challenges conventional notions of love and challenges readers to question the boundaries between reality and imagination.
Tomcat in Love is a bold and unconventional exploration of the human heart, blending sharp wit with poignant insights into the vagaries of the human experience.
The story follows Thomas Chippering, a professor with a penchant for elaborate fantasies and a troubled love life.
O'Brien employs a blend of humor, introspection, and metafiction to explore themes of desire, identity, and the power of storytelling.
The novel challenges conventional notions of love and challenges readers to question the boundaries between reality and imagination.
Tomcat in Love is a bold and unconventional exploration of the human heart, blending sharp wit with poignant insights into the vagaries of the human experience.
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Jenna Pittman
Alex Vernon, "Peace Is a Shy Thing: The Life and Art of Tim O'Brien" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)
