islandinthesun's review against another edition
reflective
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
3.0
erinbarton's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
2.0
no plot just vibes, except the vibes were fucking terrible
still somewhat interested in reading more of bukowski’s work though
still somewhat interested in reading more of bukowski’s work though
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Alcoholism, and Misogyny
cryptidreader's review
dark
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
marieschalli's review
4.0
You don’t have to like the guy. He doesn’t like himself either. But his writing is damn entertaining
cmleejim's review
3.0
Raw, Filthy, and confusing. This book takes a little bit to pick up but it's worth the read if you like stream of consciousness type deals. I enjoyed this but not as much as the poetry. I took off a few stars for what felt like lack of organization.
duizelend's review
2.0
Very misogynistic. But some passages and stories I liked. He's a good writer, but just seems like an asshole.
waveyman12's review
4.0
The first Bukowski book I've read. I enjoyed some of the stories and the writing surprised me. Vulgar and no fucks given.