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~ (Author) "As a child when did I first hear about trout fishing In America?..." (more)
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A Brautigan omnibus, reissued in paperback in celebration of its twentieth anniversary, this one-volume edition includes three contemporary classics that embody the spirit of the 1960s.


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Richard Brautigan (1935-1984) was a god of the counterculture and the author of ten novels, nine volumes of poetry, and a collection of short stories.

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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Mariner Books; Later printing edition (March 1, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0395500761
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395500767
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,881 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Counterculture Classic!, December 28, 1999
The late, great Richard Brautigan was one of America's most talented and original writers. An icon of the 1960's counterculture, Brautigan was more than just another hippie writer, he was the Mark Twain of the 60's! A brilliant satirist with the soul of a poet, Brautigan's works were way ahead of their time, and this volume collects three of his best. "Trout Fishing In America", his most celebrated novel, chronicles the life and times of a fellow named, well, Trout Fishing In America, as he wanders across a bizarre landscape in search of enlightenment, a Zen fisherman, so to speak. "The Pill Versus The Springhill Mine Disaster" is a collection of poetry that mixes lyricism with smarmy humor. "In Watermelon Sugar" is a beautiful, lyrical novel about a group of people living in a commune, supporting themselves by making things out of watermelon sugar in a factory they call the Watermelon Works. That's just an abstract description of the plot - you have to read the book thoroughly to enjoy the unique structure of the narrative. Brautigan was indeed a writer far ahead of his time, combining brilliant Vonnegutesque satire with the homey charm of Mark Twain. Treat yourself to a great read and buy this book!
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book--ever!, August 28, 1998
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"In Watermelon Sugar" was the first Brautigan I read, and is still my favorite. In fact, it is my all-time favorite novel in any genre! The language is poetic and lulling, the characters are almost heartwrenchingly real, and the story is subtle and bizarre. I (forcibly) lend this book to everyone I know, and they invariably thank me after having read it.

And that's just one story...

Trout Fishing in America is abstract, disjointed, and witty. Excellent excellent stuff, although in a vastly different form than In Watermelon Sugar. And even if you don't like reading poetry, The Pill versus the Springhill Mine Disaster will make you a fan. It's such simple, elegant, writing and it grabs the reader so effectively that you can't not like it.

Any of these three books are easily worth the price of the collection. All of them together is a treasure.

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Reissue of an old favorite, January 24, 2004
Brautigan's life ended, at his own hand, in 1984, but his memory lingers on. He has become known as the Mark Twain of the 60s, the New Thoreau, and the Zen Trickster. His voice, ebullient, sad, and comic, is pure American. Brautigan's writing straddles the line between prose and poetry as he follows a guy named (trust me here) Trout Fishing In America across his native land in search of Zen enlightenment. The `chapters' are anecdotes that read as fables and continue to delight after multiple re-readings. If you missed this book the first time around, perhaps because you were into other stuff during the 60s, now's your chance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I can't think of a title for this review
I'm struck by the strong polarization of reviews for Trout Fishing in America. That tells me right away that there is something worth investigating here. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Ulf Axmacher

1.0 out of 5 stars Drivel
I got through about 55 pages or so and could not force myself to go on. I liked the music of the 60's but the quasi-intellectual nonsense and philosophy that came out of that... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Roger D. McCook

1.0 out of 5 stars Twice I read it but I just don't GET it
I sort of did this backwards. First I read You Can't Catch Death: A Daughter's Memoir by Richard Brautigan's daughter, Ianthe. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Julee Rudolf

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
I had such a hard time believing the negative reviews I just read of this book here. Still, I can see that certain people just "don't get" Brautigan and probably don't get... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Amy Burke

5.0 out of 5 stars Hallucinatory, and Great
Of the three books in this volume, two are classics: Trout Fishing and The Pill.

The third, In Watermelon Sugar, is surreal (OK, MORE surreal) and interesting as an... Read more
Published 23 months ago by P. Schumacher

5.0 out of 5 stars Brautigan's Style is 5 star for me.
I have read just about all of Brautigan's books, and never with disappointment. They are all so good that it is hard to pick a favorite. . Read more
Published on July 24, 2007 by Samuel E. Yulish

2.0 out of 5 stars A lot of hype, not very good
I bought this book after my brother-in-law recommended it but was not impressed. Some of the stories are somewhat entertaining, but most seem pointless or weird for the sake of... Read more
Published on June 26, 2007 by J. Novotny

2.0 out of 5 stars Who really cares about trout?
Richard Brautigan's Trout Fishing in America could have been a real classic for the ages. That is, it could have been a classic if it wasn't about trout fishing and if it wasn't... Read more
Published on November 27, 2005 by Eric Unger

5.0 out of 5 stars He heard the sound of his own drummer
The man is no longer here so its necessary to give him the benefit of the doubt.
Brautigan was in the long tradition of American originals. Read more
Published on September 20, 2005 by Shalom Freedman

2.0 out of 5 stars Dear Zik, I Lied: I Really Hated This Book But Didn't Have The Heart To Admit It
Brautigan was a very weird man. I understand he went on to take his own life. That's a shame, but honestly I can kind of see the suicidal mindset in him if the man he writes about... Read more
Published on September 6, 2005 by Penny Dreadful

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