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291 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061177590
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication date: 29 July 2014
Description
Low-life writer and unrepentant alcoholic Henry Chinaski was born to survive. After decades of slacking off at low-paying dead-end jobs, blowing his cash on booze and women, and scrimping by in flea-bitten apartments, Chinaski sees his poetic star...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,764 reviews
Moods
funny 51%
reflective 38%
sad 33%
emotional 18%
challenging 17%
adventurous 11%
tense 11%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 6%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Alcoholism, SexismModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, RapeMinor
Abortion, Pregnancy, Vomit
291 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061177590
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication date: 29 July 2014
Description
Low-life writer and unrepentant alcoholic Henry Chinaski was born to survive. After decades of slacking off at low-paying dead-end jobs, blowing his cash on booze and women, and scrimping by in flea-bitten apartments, Chinaski sees his poetic star...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,764 reviews
Moods
funny 51%
reflective 38%
sad 33%
emotional 18%
challenging 17%
adventurous 11%
tense 11%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 6%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 27%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Alcoholism, SexismModerate
Racism, Racial slurs, RapeMinor
Abortion, Pregnancy, Vomit