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283 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061177583
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 29 July 2014
Description
"Wordsworth, Whitman, William Carlos Williams, and the Beats in their respective generations moved poetry toward a more natural language. Bukowski moved it a little farther." -Los Angeles Times Book Review In what is widely hailed as the best of h...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,637 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
sad 54%
funny 47%
emotional 38%
challenging 19%
tense 17%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
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Graphic
Child abuse, Violence, AlcoholismModerate
Bullying, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Racism
283 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061177583
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 29 July 2014
Description
"Wordsworth, Whitman, William Carlos Williams, and the Beats in their respective generations moved poetry toward a more natural language. Bukowski moved it a little farther." -Los Angeles Times Book Review In what is widely hailed as the best of h...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,637 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
sad 54%
funny 47%
emotional 38%
challenging 19%
tense 17%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 4%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 7%Strong character development?
No: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 74% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Violence, AlcoholismModerate
Bullying, Sexual content, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Racism