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hmatt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, and Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
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