Trout Fishing in America / The Pill vs. the Springhill Mine Disaster / In Watermelon Sugar by richard brautigan

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July 15,2025

My favorite book was recommended to me by a chad in the cafeteria.

At first, I was a bit skeptical when he suggested it. But as I started reading, I was completely hooked.

The book is filled with adventure, mystery, and unforgettable characters. It takes the reader on a journey through different worlds and experiences.

The writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making it accessible to readers of all ages.

One of the things I love most about this book is how it makes me feel. It激发了 my imagination and made me think about things in a different way.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great read. Whether you're into adventure, mystery, or just a good story, this book has something for everyone.

So, if you're ever in the cafeteria and a chad recommends a book to you, don't be afraid to give it a try. You might just discover your new favorite book.

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Banhygtt

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July 15,2025

I liked most of it, loved a bit of it, and rolled my eyes hard at some of it.

He truly shines when描绘那些稍显超现实以及更为超现实的风景，如在《鳟鱼垂钓》和《西瓜糖》中。

If dudes still hold the same views as he does regarding birth control, well, my condolences, fellas. But let's face it, no one else really feels sorry for your sperm.

His works offer a unique perspective, with some parts being truly captivating and others perhaps a bit too out there for some.

Nonetheless, his exploration of these strange landscapes and his take on various topics make for an interesting read.

Whether you love it or hate it, there's no denying that his writing has an impact and makes you think.

Maybe it's time to take a closer look at his works and see what all the fuss is about.

After all, in the world of literature, there's always room for the unexpected and the unconventional.

And who knows, you might just discover something you never thought you'd like.

So, give it a try and see where it takes you.

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0hht0

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July 15,2025

Dear Trout Fishing in America,

The silliest thing I've read in quite some time, Brautigan employs metaphors that seem rather nonsensical at first glance. However, they feel so incredibly original that one might be inclined to accept them at face value. Is it perhaps because it's the easier option?

Take this passage for example: "...The other graveyard was for the poor and it had no trees and the grass turned a flat-tire brown in the summer and stayed that way until the rain, like a mechanic, began in the late autumn." Here, the comparison of the rain to a mechanic is both strange and yet, in a way, captivating.

Or this one: "The FBI agents watched the path, the trees, the black stump, the pool and the trout as if they were all holes punched in a card that had just come out of a computer. The afternoon sun kept changing everything as it moved across the sky, and the FBI agents kept changing with the sun. It appears to be part of their training." The image of the FBI agents and the changing scenery is painted in a rather unique and almost surreal way.

Maybe I'm not quite getting my point across about these metaphors. But there is a certain beauty to them. Consider this: "The petals of the vagina unfold like Christopher Columbus taking off his shoes. Is there anything more beautiful than the bow of a ship touching a new world?"

Yeah, Brautigan makes me laugh. It's as if he's mastered the art of imperfect high-school underground literature. Ironically, he's probably been ejected from numerous high schools without ever physically setting foot in them.

I have no clue what on earth I'm going to do with this book. Thanks a lot, asshole.

Yours Truly,

Trout Fishing in America

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Kleckskind

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July 15,2025

It's truly a rare find when you come across a book as experimental and yet so delightfully playful as "Trout Fishing in America."

Ordinarily, I lack the patience for novels that seem to prioritize a clever structure over a truly compelling storyline. However, the short stories within "Trout Fishing" are such breezy reads that they keep you engaged and eager to turn the pages, all thanks to Brautigan's lyrical and poetic writing style.

The characters themselves may not be as instantly memorable as the vivid portraits he creates of escapes into nature and the奇特 ways he twists the words "trout fishing in America" to take on different roles within his stories.

My absolute favorite part of the book, though, is undoubtedly the collection of poetry in "The Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster." The in-love/out-of-love poems are especially tender, and my personal favorite is "I Feel Horrible. She Doesn't." Once again, his playfulness with words draws you into a happy hippie headspace that is simply a joy to revel in.

"In Watermelon Sugar" had a plethora of cool imagery involving watermelons, but it was by far the least interesting of the three-part book. It races through a strange tale of a divided community and a man torn between lovers. While it is original in its formatting, it is the least poetic of the works gathered here. At least now I know where the band inBOIL got its name. Ha.

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RegisZDB

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July 15,2025

I randomly discovered this at the library.

When I opened it, I came across a utopian poem描绘了一个有着鹿和动物的森林，它们与计算机和平共处——“被充满爱的优雅机器所守护”——这让我忍不住读更多。

The author is this crazy San Francisco hippie. 《在美国钓鳟鱼》是一部关于流浪的松散小说，而《避孕药与……》则是一部诗集。

不过，我最喜欢的部分是《在西瓜糖里》，它也是一部小说。

它似乎发生在一个后启示录的世界里，旧世界的所有东西都被堆在这个垃圾场里，没有人知道该怎么处理它们。

这个世界有一些令人惊讶的奇怪之处，比如太阳每天都闪耀着不同的颜色，而且镇上的一切（比如建筑材料）都是由“西瓜糖”制成的。

根据你种植西瓜的日子，太阳闪耀的任何颜色都会是西瓜最终呈现的颜色。

其中一种颜色（和西瓜品种）是“黑色沉默”，所以它不仅仅是一种颜色，也是事物不发出噪音的一种特质。

他们集体用餐，把死者埋葬在水下发光的玻璃棺材里。

镇上到处都是蔬菜雕像，是由某个非常喜欢蔬菜的人创作的。

这听起来很疯狂，但我有点想住在这个镇上。

不过我可不想在老虎袭击的时候在那里。

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VKBoomsticks

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July 15,2025

The Pill vs The Springhill Mine Disaster

His poetry is truly unique. It is fleeting, yet filled with a sense of wistfulness that is not quite like any other poetry I've ever read. Brautigan has his own distinct style and charm that gives his works a special kick. I'm still looking forward to reading Trout Fishing In America, but I've already read In Watermelon Sugar once before. The feelings it left me with were a combination of romance, sadness, longing, and even beauty. There's truly nothing quite like it. It's as if Brautigan has the ability to transport the reader to a different world, a world filled with his own unique vision and emotions. His words seem to dance on the page, creating a vivid and unforgettable experience. I can't wait to explore more of his works and see what other treasures he has in store for us.

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felipefelix

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July 15,2025

I am extremely mad. Mad because I haven't read any of Brautigan's works until this year. Now that I have this book, along with the last one he wrote (An Unfortunate Woman), under my reading "belt", I feel a little bit happier. This edition, I believe, combines three separate Brautigan works, each of which has its own merits and serious entertainment value.

There is a wide range of beauty, silliness, and emotion in his poetry, and the two stories (novels? novellas?) are equally wonderful. Due to his unique style and layout, almost every page of Brautigan's prose seems like it could stand alone without the rest of the story. Fortunately for us, the rest of the pages do exist.

Here is the title poem from his book of poetry:

The Pill Versus the Springhill Mine Disaster
When you take your pill
it's like the mine disaster.
I think of all the people
lost inside of you.

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Realhumanbean

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July 15,2025

Although I frequently return to The Pill versus the Springhill Mine Disaster, it has been some time since I last read either of the novels.

When I first read them in high school, I mainly relished the whimsical elements. However, it was not until this latest reading that I recognized the subtle satire in Trout Fishing in America and the...darkness bordering on the disturbing in In Watermelon Sugar. From a certain perspective, it could easily be a modern horror movie like Midsommar. This time around, I found myself much more empathetic towards Margaret and rather angry at everyone else, especially the narrator.

It clearly reveals an unflattering aspect of Brautigan's narrators (who, as far as I can tell, are always at least partly autobiographical) in their tendency to be indifferent to the emotions and inner lives of the women they interact with. I sense a connection between how the narrator treats Margaret and how the narrator of An Unfortunate Woman deals with the two women at the center of that novel, as if the latter feels guilty for the callousness of the former—though that's admittedly a bit of a stretch.

Regarding the poetry, while some of his work is a little too experimental for my liking, he has the talent to encapsulate his exquisitely honed combination of whimsy and melancholy within just a few, perfect lines.

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