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208 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780876852637
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 31 May 2002
Description
One of Charles Bukowski's best, this beer-soaked, deliciously degenerate novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer Henry Chinaski across World War II-era America. Deferred from military service, Chinaski travels from city to city, moving lis...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,520 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
sad 39%
reflective 35%
adventurous 16%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 10%
tense 7%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
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Sexual content, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship
208 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780876852637
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 31 May 2002
Description
One of Charles Bukowski's best, this beer-soaked, deliciously degenerate novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer Henry Chinaski across World War II-era America. Deferred from military service, Chinaski travels from city to city, moving lis...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,520 reviews
Moods
funny 57%
sad 39%
reflective 35%
adventurous 16%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
lighthearted 10%
tense 7%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship