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The Most Beautiful Woman in Town & Other Stories by Charles Bukowski, Gail Chiarrello (Editor)
3.0
challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

How the hell do you sum up this collection of short stories?
Abuse
Alcoholism
Addiction
Rape 
Paedophilia 
Necrophilia
Poverty
Gambling
Poverty 
Disability 
All wrapped up in Bukowski's signature cynicism.
It's like reading a fair less glamourised version of Sin City and yet it's honesty is laid bare. A tough read, but one that makes you take a look at yourself and the world around you.