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seedz's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
Frequently nauseating and occasionally perfect. Will revisit for sure
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Suicide
swordofmorality's review against another edition
4.0
Dark and raw is a good summary. Some of these short stories would fit right in to Post Office or Factotum. Others fit right in to the seedy underbelly of a type of literature, which I presume has now departed with the arrival of the internet...
ablueswan3's review against another edition
4.0
Thoughts while reading: What the hell am I reading?
Thoughts after reading: What the hell did I just read?
Thoughts after reading: What the hell did I just read?
scottsemegran's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kpazulski's review against another edition
4.0
I usually like Bukowski. Even his raunchy. But some of these were a bit much.
wordcommando's review against another edition
4.0
Uninhibited, raunchy, misogynistic and damn funny stores. Not the collection to share with those in your "safe space." Somewhat dated but enjoyable.
jenpaul13's review against another edition
3.0
Chances are that people have very specific opinions on Charles Bukowski and his writing. I appreciate that and will not dissuade someone from their opinion. And if you haven't formed an opinion yet, the collection of stories in The Bell Tolls for No One provides a variety of his writing to educate you.
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An interesting collection of Bukowski's stories woven together, pulling from overly sexed stories and some darker, more depressing or contemplative narratives. It's reminiscent of a horny, dirty old man and the understated, simplistic yet beautiful writing style of Ernest Hemingway. There is plenty of sex, humor, and reflections on relationships throughout this collection. Many of the stories included seem overly familiar, and almost repetitive, as, in Bukowski fashion, he reworks a basic narrative into something a little different.
Toward the beginning of the collection, I found it difficult to see a theme for the collection, but it soon became apparent that the theme would be no more than the sex and outlandish ideas that are prevalent in many of Bukowski's writings. The way in which he mixes reality with fantasy creates something grandiose and can leave readers pondering, searching to find a meaning or truth applicable to life.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website: http://makinggoodstories.wordpress.com/.
An interesting collection of Bukowski's stories woven together, pulling from overly sexed stories and some darker, more depressing or contemplative narratives. It's reminiscent of a horny, dirty old man and the understated, simplistic yet beautiful writing style of Ernest Hemingway. There is plenty of sex, humor, and reflections on relationships throughout this collection. Many of the stories included seem overly familiar, and almost repetitive, as, in Bukowski fashion, he reworks a basic narrative into something a little different.
Toward the beginning of the collection, I found it difficult to see a theme for the collection, but it soon became apparent that the theme would be no more than the sex and outlandish ideas that are prevalent in many of Bukowski's writings. The way in which he mixes reality with fantasy creates something grandiose and can leave readers pondering, searching to find a meaning or truth applicable to life.
bipickard's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
thegreathailstorm's review against another edition
1.0
Is it bad that my favorite part of this book was the one with the ugly hog? And not that kind ugly hog. An actual ugly ass hog. I love that hog.