What did others think of the Brautigan novel "In Watermelon sugar" ?

Question

I read it about 1-2 months ago, i'll be honest i dont think i totally understood it first time, however i didn't think it would that type of book.

Just out interest what did others thought of the book.

What was the end message, if there was any message at all.

I found it very emotionall aware book and it covered some of the more irrational and visceral areas of human emotion and reasoning.

Answer 1

I read it when it was first published and I thought it was banal, pointless hippie rubbish.

Answer 2

It was one of those '70's' books,  Brautigan was one of those very hip writers that kept us amused while our minds were doing something else.  

I think it is meant to be an allogory, inner journey type thing.  not sure though.  

I liked his short stories in "revenge of the lawn' better.  

He was a bit full of himself at times.