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208 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Opening with the exotic Lady Death entering the gumshoe-writer's seedy office in pursuit of a writer named Celine, this novel demonstrates Bukowski's own brand of humour and realism, opening up a landscape of seamy Los Angeles.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,333 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
mysterious 36%
adventurous 30%
reflective 27%
lighthearted 20%
sad 16%
challenging 15%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 33% | Character: 28% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Addiction, CursingModerate
Alcoholism, Misogyny, FatphobiaMinor
Animal cruelty
208 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Opening with the exotic Lady Death entering the gumshoe-writer's seedy office in pursuit of a writer named Celine, this novel demonstrates Bukowski's own brand of humour and realism, opening up a landscape of seamy Los Angeles.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,333 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
mysterious 36%
adventurous 30%
reflective 27%
lighthearted 20%
sad 16%
challenging 15%
tense 9%
emotional 6%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 36% | Plot: 33% | Character: 28% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Addiction, CursingModerate
Alcoholism, Misogyny, FatphobiaMinor
Animal cruelty