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callymac's review
4.0
Satire that ticks all the boxes, with some beautiful and thoughtful artwork. Definitely ordering volume 2.
rebus's review
4.75
This is as good as it gets for autobio graphic novels.
On par with Real Stuff by Dennis Eichorn and nearly at the level of Pekar or Crumb.
On par with Real Stuff by Dennis Eichorn and nearly at the level of Pekar or Crumb.
ori2590's review
4.0
This was a hilarious read. The story of a loser writer who aims of glory, living in a cheap hotel on advance cheques by publishers and then not finishing books. Names himself after John Fante and Charles Bukowski, the novel will take you through an amusing journey of failure, love and crazy shit.
cloudslikethis's review
4.0
This was hilarious and relatable to anyone trying to pursue a "dream." Definitely gave me A Confederacy of Dunces vibes.
francomega's review
4.0
Funny (and sad) look at an extremely delusional wannabe writer and how he can't see past his own ego.
hypops's review
3.0
A slim volume that introduces readers to Fante Bukowski, a wannabe writer with delusions of grandeur. The art is fantastic, the writing is sharp, and the character is detestable. A good, if predictable, read.
otterno11's review
4.0
A short and entertaining account of Kelly Perkins, aka Fante Bukowski, a down and out writer hoping to churn out the next major American novel on his typewriter in his seedy hotel room. Of course, he was never “up” or “in” to begin with as he spends most of his time drinking, trying to schmooze other writers, and begging his mom for rent money. That, and the fact that he doesn’t have an original idea in his head, of course (hence the nom de plume).
Van Sciver’s art and dialogue really bring the insufferably pathetic Bukowski and his self-delusional dreams to life and I could totally see this filmed as a dark alternative comedy, perhaps starring Zach Galifianakis. The literary quotes beginning each chapter were a great touch, too, and I especially laughed at the scene in which Bukowski goes to a Dave Eggers reading. Looking forward to the next chapters in the Bukowski saga.
Van Sciver’s art and dialogue really bring the insufferably pathetic Bukowski and his self-delusional dreams to life and I could totally see this filmed as a dark alternative comedy, perhaps starring Zach Galifianakis. The literary quotes beginning each chapter were a great touch, too, and I especially laughed at the scene in which Bukowski goes to a Dave Eggers reading. Looking forward to the next chapters in the Bukowski saga.
sarathebibliophagist's review
2.0
If I had to describe the plot of this book in one sentence, it would be “an entitled man thinks the world should fawn over his terrible writing.”
Full review on my blog.
Full review on my blog.
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