Trout Fishing in America by Richard Brautigan

Trout Fishing in America

Richard Brautigan

3 hours, 10 minutes • first pub 1967 (view editions)

fiction literary poetry short stories reflective medium-paced
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Trout Fishing in America by Richard Brautigan is ideal for readers who enjoy unconventional narratives blending whimsical humor, poetic prose, and a satirical yet nostalgic glimpse into countercultural American life.

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In its first time in audio and with an introduction written and read by poet Billy Collins, Trout Fishing in America is an indescribable romp, by turns a hilarious, playful, and melancholy novel that wanders from San Francisco through America's cu...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 1,532 reviews

Moods

funny: 75%

lighthearted: 51%

reflective: 43%

adventurous: 31%

challenging: 22%

mysterious: 22%

relaxing: 12%

inspiring: 6%

emotional: 4%

hopeful: 4%

dark: 3%

informative: 1%

sad: 1%

Pace

47% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
19% of readers chose Character
51% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
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Strong character development?

1% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
34% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Loveable characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
24% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
23% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

6% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
36% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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