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240 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780876851913
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 31 May 2002
Description
Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame is poetry full of gambling, drinking and women. Charles Bukowski writes realistically about the seedy underbelly of life.
Community Reviews Summary of 529 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
funny 41%
emotional 37%
sad 37%
challenging 17%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 33%
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 71% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
N/A: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
N/A: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 66% | No: 25% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Body shaming, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts
240 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780876851913
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 31 May 2002
Description
Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame is poetry full of gambling, drinking and women. Charles Bukowski writes realistically about the seedy underbelly of life.
Community Reviews Summary of 529 reviews
Moods
dark 48%
funny 41%
emotional 37%
sad 37%
challenging 17%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 33%
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 71% | Character: 28%Strong character development?
N/A: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
N/A: 46% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 66% | No: 25% | Yes: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Body shaming, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts