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Save:The Dead Father by Donald Barthelme is a strange and surreal novel that takes readers on a journey through a dreamscape land of mythology and unconscious desires. The story revolves around the Dead Father, a once godlike creature reduced to impotent acts of meaningless violence as his followers drag him across the land on a final quest. Barthelme uses a variety of stylistic tricks to examine and satirize the myth of fatherhood, creating a narrative that is often tough going but with flashes of brilliance. The book lacks a traditional plot or character development, focusing more on bizarre and humorous elements that challenge readers' expectations.
The Dead Father is described as a funny and curious little novel that is worth the attention of readers familiar with Barthelme's unique fictional world. Despite its lack of traditional storytelling elements, the book offers moments of humor, wordplay, and wacky sentence structures that can elicit smiles from readers. While the writing showcases Barthelme's talent and skill, some readers find the book lacking in compelling narrative and descriptive writing, ultimately leaving them bored with the lack of fully fleshed characters and plot.
