Tales of Ordinary Madness by Charles Bukowski

Tales of Ordinary Madness

Charles Bukowski

234 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction poetry short stories reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

Inspired by D.H. Lawrence, Chekhov and Hemingway, Bukowski's writing is passionate, extreme and has attracted a cult following, while his life was as weird and wild as the tales he wrote. This collection of short stories gives an insight into the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 263 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 83%
funny 50%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.28

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