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In Watermelon Sugar

Richard Brautigan
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In Watermelon Sugar

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Richard Brautigan

In Watermelon Sugar

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic commune • Undated

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In In Watermelon Sugar, Richard Brautigan creates a surreal, post-apocalyptic world called iDEATH, narrated by a person living a simple, community-focused life. The novel explores themes of memory, loss, and change as residents navigate everyday existence in a landscape where watermelon sugar is a primary resource.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

23,960 ratings

64%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Richard Brautigan's In Watermelon Sugar is celebrated for its poetic prose and imaginative narrative, creating an evocative, whimsical, and surreal world. However, some critics argue that its abstract nature and lack of conventional plot may alienate readers seeking a more straightforward story. This juxtaposition of charm and opacity defines its unique appeal and potential drawbacks.

Who should read this

Who Should Read In Watermelon Sugar?

A reader who enjoys In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan likely appreciates avant-garde, surrealist literature with minimalist prose. Fans of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five or Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude may find this book's whimsical yet poignant storytelling similarly engaging.

3.9

23,960 ratings

64%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Post-apocalyptic commune • Undated

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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