239 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From iconic tortured artist/everyman Charles Bukowski, Hollywood is the fictionalization of his experience adapting his novel Barfly into a movie by the same name.Henry Chinaski, Bukowski’s alter-ego, is pushed to translate a semi-autobiographical...
Community Reviews Summary of 661 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
lighthearted 40%
dark 35%
emotional 14%
relaxing 11%
informative 9%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
hopeful 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
No: 78% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, AlcoholModerate
Death
239 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
From iconic tortured artist/everyman Charles Bukowski, Hollywood is the fictionalization of his experience adapting his novel Barfly into a movie by the same name.Henry Chinaski, Bukowski’s alter-ego, is pushed to translate a semi-autobiographical...
Community Reviews Summary of 661 reviews
Moods
reflective 52%
lighthearted 40%
dark 35%
emotional 14%
relaxing 11%
informative 9%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 4%
challenging 4%
hopeful 2%
sad 2%
Pace
fast 24%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
No: 78% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, AlcoholModerate
Death