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shan__reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-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
Other than a raw portrayal of the mundanity of working life under capitalism, I found this book to be lacking. The main character was utterly unlikeable, and his portrayal of and disdain for women made the book almost unreadable. I appreciated the ability to convey a sense of hopelessness around work which made for an incisive critique of our current system, but other than that, I did not enjoy the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
techno_mystic's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual content
rachellkoo's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
I have mixed feelings. He wrote about weird things in a poetic, beautiful writing style. Which was not the usual combo, a pretty weird one actually. But like... it worked, what the hell? Sometimes I was like holy shit this is actually... good.
It does have many problems, like misogyny, racism, and all that, but did it do its job in its time? Yes, and actually very well.
Might read some poems from Bukowski now.
It does have many problems, like misogyny, racism, and all that, but did it do its job in its time? Yes, and actually very well.
Might read some poems from Bukowski now.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual content
talaalkamil's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
“In the morning it was morning and I was still alive. Maybe I'll write a novel, I thought. And then I did.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Alcoholism
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Rape
tanya_100's review against another edition
fast-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Racism