240 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780876851913
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 31 May 2002
Description
Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame is poetry full of gambling, drinking and women. Charles Bukowski writes realistically about the seedy underbelly of life.
Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
sad 47%
funny 38%
emotional 33%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 33%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 62% | No: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Body shaming, Rape, Sexism
240 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780876851913
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 31 May 2002
Description
Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame is poetry full of gambling, drinking and women. Charles Bukowski writes realistically about the seedy underbelly of life.
Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
sad 47%
funny 38%
emotional 33%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 4%
Pace
slow 33%
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
N/A: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
N/A: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 62% | No: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Body shaming, Rape, Sexism