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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
"I guess you are kind of curious as to who I am, but I am one of those who do not have a regular name. My name depends on you. Just call me whatever is in your mind."
My first Brautigan did not disappoint. One of the strangest, most wonderful books I've ever read. Surreal, haunting, sad, sweet, dark, and lovely. The world in which the story takes place feels so contemporary and yet the novel is relatively old - a testament to its timelessness. Brautigan is a born poet who tries his hand at post-apocalyptic (presumably) prose and it just really, really worked for me. I typically like straightforward stories that require little interpretation but this novel has shown me the power that comes with the freedom to create your own context and fill in the blanks yourself. A relatively short read and one that had me unpacking the meaning of "watermelon sugar" for days. One of my favorite reads of 2019!
My first Brautigan did not disappoint. One of the strangest, most wonderful books I've ever read. Surreal, haunting, sad, sweet, dark, and lovely. The world in which the story takes place feels so contemporary and yet the novel is relatively old - a testament to its timelessness. Brautigan is a born poet who tries his hand at post-apocalyptic (presumably) prose and it just really, really worked for me. I typically like straightforward stories that require little interpretation but this novel has shown me the power that comes with the freedom to create your own context and fill in the blanks yourself. A relatively short read and one that had me unpacking the meaning of "watermelon sugar" for days. One of my favorite reads of 2019!
I regret reading this and I think I want to read it again.
Brautigan's take on the dystopia genre. Does not work that well.
mysterious
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated