Status
Available
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Collection
Publication
Canongate (2017)
Library's review
Hardboiled detective op z'n Brautigans. Een downbeat privédetective met een neiging tot wegdromen wordt ingehuurd voor louche zaak. Niet volledig geslaagd, maar evengoed grappig en prima basis voor een filmproject.
User reviews
LibraryThing member comfypants
It's not his best, but it's fun and funny, similar to Hawkline Monster in that it spoofs a pulp genre. Atypical for Brautigan, it involves suspense, which makes for a[n even] faster read, but takes away what I really like about Brautigan: with typical good books, you think, "Oh, I liked that, let's
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see what happens next;" with Brautigan, you think, "Oh, I liked that, let's go back and read it again" (bad for publishers, good for people who want an excuse to keep books they've already read). Show Less
LibraryThing member iatethecloudsforyou
been a while since i read this...im surprised by so many people disliking brautigan. ive checked out several of the libraries and sent them hate notes.
best detective novel ever.
best detective novel ever.
LibraryThing member Sativa
one of the more focused stories i've read of brautigan's. it's sort of hard to really pinpoint a main plot in brautigan's work. it's so 'out there' it's an exercise just to experience it at times, never mind try to figure it out!
however, this novel is basically about the life of a private detective
however, this novel is basically about the life of a private detective
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with the misfortune of being unable to stop himself from daydreaming. i enjoyed it. Show Less
Subjects
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1977
Physical description
183 p.
ISBN
1786890445 / 9781786890443