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319 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788433914262
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anagrama
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From iconic tortured artist/everyman Charles Bukowski, Hollywood is the fictionalization of his experience adapting his novel Barfly into a movie by the same name.Henry Chinaski, Bukowski’s alter-ego, is pushed to translate a semi-autobiographical...
Community Reviews Summary of 960 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
lighthearted 32%
dark 30%
relaxing 12%
informative 10%
emotional 9%
challenging 6%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 24%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, AlcoholModerate
Death
319 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9788433914262
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anagrama
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From iconic tortured artist/everyman Charles Bukowski, Hollywood is the fictionalization of his experience adapting his novel Barfly into a movie by the same name.Henry Chinaski, Bukowski’s alter-ego, is pushed to translate a semi-autobiographical...
Community Reviews Summary of 960 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
lighthearted 32%
dark 30%
relaxing 12%
informative 10%
emotional 9%
challenging 6%
inspiring 5%
sad 5%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 24%Strong character development?
No: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, AlcoholModerate
Death