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cascooki's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
ond_kuba's review
challenging
dark
funny
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
andredias's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Bukowski, known for his raw and unfiltered voice, explores the gritty and often harsh realities of life with a mix of humor, cynicism, and a touch of vulnerability. The poems delve into the struggles of the everyday person, the drudgery of work, the complexities of relationships, and the pursuit of artistic expression. Bukowski's writing is marked by a keen observation of the human condition, and his poems resonate with a sense of authenticity and brutal honesty. The collection offers a glimpse into the mind of an outsider, a literary rebel who finds beauty in the damned and celebrates life's pleasures amidst its challenges, making it a compelling and impactful anthology for those seeking a visceral exploration of the human experience.
"vain vanilla ladies strutting
while Van Gogh did it to
himself.
girls pulling on silk
hose
while Van Gogh did it to
himself
in the field
unkissed, and
worse.
I pass him on the street:
"how's it going Van?"
"I dunno man," he says
and walks on.
there is a burst of colour:
one more creature
dizzy with love.
he said,
then,
I want to leave.
and they look at his paintings
and love him
now.
for that kind of love
he did the right
thing
as for the other kind of love
it never arrived."
"vain vanilla ladies strutting
while Van Gogh did it to
himself.
girls pulling on silk
hose
while Van Gogh did it to
himself
in the field
unkissed, and
worse.
I pass him on the street:
"how's it going Van?"
"I dunno man," he says
and walks on.
there is a burst of colour:
one more creature
dizzy with love.
he said,
then,
I want to leave.
and they look at his paintings
and love him
now.
for that kind of love
he did the right
thing
as for the other kind of love
it never arrived."
notnotnoble's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
0.75
Old man yells at cloud