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vilmuska's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
this bitch won't leave my mind even though it's been 1,5 years since i read it... it's very special, the hippie-era surrealist prose-poetry... there's nothing quite like it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Gore and Injury/Injury detail
christinereichard's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
The only takeaway I can dig up is a reflection on materialism & its influence on society. The novel went completely over my head even when I made every attempt to digest it. That being said, I respect Brautigan for writing somewhat of a postmodernist classic and if you already enjoy the genre it's probably worth a read. Otherwise, I wouldn't recommend it to anybody else.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Body horror, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol