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bradenthompson's review against another edition
3.0
twitter would dub bukowski King Incel if this was written today. otherwise good for college kids who just discovered what writing is
leo_likes_books's review
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
ponnikk's review
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rjkamaladasa's review against another edition
4.0
For a semi-autobiographical novel, it's pretty raw - to say the least. Most people would throw this away as plain, bland misogynistic erotica. I know I would have, if I read this 3 years ago. But the interesting thing is how many women tolerated the apathy, objectification and sadism. It's as if they couldn't love anyone who was gentle, kind or considerate.
Obviously not all women are like this. And not all men are like the protagonist. Yet it's interesting how many people do sub-consciously fall into similar relationships and end up frustrated, angry, sad and yet begging for more.
Obviously not all women are like this. And not all men are like the protagonist. Yet it's interesting how many people do sub-consciously fall into similar relationships and end up frustrated, angry, sad and yet begging for more.
littlegreens's review against another edition
1.0
What a waste of my time.
Prepare yourself for debauchery and misogynistic story-telling. I was once a Bukowski fan, but with age I've found him to be a crass bore. He writes only from experience, and - excuse my bluntness- I've found that his experiences are a waste of time to have published. After reading Hot Water Music and The Post Office, I feel I could have stopped, as this is just more of the same. This may be a harsh review, but mark my words: this will be the last Bukowski novel I pick up.
Prepare yourself for debauchery and misogynistic story-telling. I was once a Bukowski fan, but with age I've found him to be a crass bore. He writes only from experience, and - excuse my bluntness- I've found that his experiences are a waste of time to have published. After reading Hot Water Music and The Post Office, I feel I could have stopped, as this is just more of the same. This may be a harsh review, but mark my words: this will be the last Bukowski novel I pick up.
lilyprimeaux's review
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
as much as i genuinely hated this book i also respect it for what it is. Bukowski is one of the few authors that can write the same thing over and over again and somehow make it feel different each time. I give him props for writing what he knows and sticking to his artistic niche, although it may be a vulgar and misogynistic one.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
ritage's review
dark
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
offworldcolony's review against another edition
5.0
Self-deprecating and devastatingly simply written, Women is a piece of literary autobiography/fiction that talks about sex in the most realistic and honest way I've ever seen. This book could have been written by an animal.
