Tokyo-Montana Express
Tokyo-Montana Express
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1981
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan and Montana, USA • 1980s
1981
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Tokyo-Montana Express by Richard Brautigan is a collection of 131 short vignettes that capture personal experiences and observations while traveling between Tokyo and Montana. Through works like "The Silver Screen" and "Tandem Haircut," Brautigan presents a blend of humor, nostalgia, and introspection, offering glimpses into individual lives and landscapes.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Humorous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tokyo-Montana Express by Richard Brautigan offers a whimsical, fragmented narrative that blends surreal vignettes between Japan and Montana. Readers may appreciate its unique style and vivid imagery, which evoke an atmospheric charm. However, some may find the lack of a cohesive plot disorienting. Overall, the book appeals to fans of Brautigan's unconventional storytelling.
Who Should Read Tokyo-Montana Express?
A reader who enjoys Tokyo-Montana Express by Richard Brautigan likely appreciates whimsical, fragmented narratives and surreal storytelling. Fans of Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut or Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson would find similar enjoyment in Brautigan's blend of humor, introspection, and cultural observation.
1,372 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
302
Short Story • Fiction
Tokyo, Japan and Montana, USA • 1980s
1981
Adult
18+ years
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