The Pill vs. the Springhill Mine Disaster by Richard Brautigan

The Pill vs. the Springhill Mine Disaster

Richard Brautigan

108 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction poetry reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Brautigan's poetic style is often surreal, often tender, with touches of humor. The poems are written in clear, straightforward free verse. Here is an example of his style from "The Chinese Checker Players": "When I was six years old/I played Chin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 176 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
emotional 42%
reflective 42%
adventurous 28%
dark 28%
lighthearted 28%
sad 28%
challenging 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.79

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