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adrireism's review
dark
funny
reflective
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual harassment
margauxreadit's review
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
This collection was just okay.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death of parent and War
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail