nisanatreads's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
I can't believe anyone decent would like Bukowski's writing and the stories he tells. To me it's a disgusting mix of alcoholism, misogyny, sexism, violence and pessimism. Would not ever recommend Bukowski. Not sure if I will pick up anything of his again. 0.25 stars because it was intriguing enough for me to read the whole collection of short stories. There was not one story I even remotely liked but I kept hoping for one that would redeem all the others and show me why so many people have read and loved his work.
Graphic: Vomit, Ableism, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Violence
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