gkgkgk's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This felt like a surreal dream. I enjoyed some of the writing style and observations, but it's also sexist and racist, so consume this book (if you feel it necessary) with a grain of salt.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Medical content, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Sexism
Moderate: Racism, Alcoholism, and Racial slurs
sjjohnson's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.25
phaedosia's review against another edition
MJ recommended this book to me years ago at WPL. Beautiful writing. Sad and compelling story.
vampirehelpdesk's review against another edition
5.0
It seems a lot of women dislike this book but I simply don’t agree. I really enjoyed every second of this book, imperfections included. It was one of the sweetest stories I’ve read, I think. Even with all the complexities of author and language, all I could feel from this book was tenderness and love. Agree to disagree, I suppose.
solostand's review against another edition
5.0
Every Brautigan's book is a gem. I loved this one — but I still don't get why is it considered his best work. It is incredible — true. But is it the best? Nope.
gmpasodoble's review against another edition
3.0
super interesting premise, couldn't help but laugh at how he couldn't stop describing how hot and sexy and breasty his gf was and how every single man they encountered probably wanted to fuck her and every single woman they encountered probably wanted to be her
spiderfelt's review against another edition
3.0
There were some interesting turns of phrase I admired, but overall I recoiled from the author’s incessant objectification of Vida, the protagonist’s girlfriend. His portrayal of Mexicans in general and the city of Tijuana were also dismissive and reductionist. I enjoyed the initial concept of the story, the library as repository for unpublished works, but once the action moved away and focused on the characters, I was irritated by the author’s attitudes.