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208 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"It began as a mistake." By middle age, Henry Chinaski has lost more than twelve years of his life to the U.S. Postal Service. In a world where his three true, bitter pleasures are women, booze, and racetrack betting, he somehow drags his hangover...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,402 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
reflective 39%
sad 32%
emotional 15%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 10%
adventurous 9%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, AlcoholismModerate
Racism, Sexism, Racial slursMinor
Animal cruelty
208 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"It began as a mistake." By middle age, Henry Chinaski has lost more than twelve years of his life to the U.S. Postal Service. In a world where his three true, bitter pleasures are women, booze, and racetrack betting, he somehow drags his hangover...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,402 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
reflective 39%
sad 32%
emotional 15%
lighthearted 15%
challenging 10%
adventurous 9%
tense 6%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 8% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, AlcoholismModerate
Racism, Sexism, Racial slursMinor
Animal cruelty