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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
fast-paced
Bizarre and charming post-apocalyptic fever dream. Loved it.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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
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, Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Body horror, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
medium-paced
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced