“A sombrero fell out of the sky and landed on the main street of town in front of the mayor, his cousin, and a person out of work. The day was scrubbed clean by the desert air. The sky was blue. It was the blue of human eyes, waiting for something to happen. There was no reason for a sombrero to fall out of the sky. No airplane or helicopter was passing overhead and it was not a religious holiday.”
In this satirical and action-packed tale, the protagonist finds themselves in a bizarre world where a seemingly ordinary sombrero holds the key to a series of extraordinary events. The novel blends elements of science fiction and comedy to explore themes of identity, power, and the absurdity of everyday life. more
Richard Brautigan was an influential American novelist born on January 30, 1935, and died on September 14, 1984. Known for his unique literary style and profound depiction of the natural environment, he is considered one of the key figures of the Beat Generation and the Post-Beat Generation. more
“Education is no substitute for intelligence.”
“Time has taught me not to lose hope, yet not to trust too much in hope either.”