Factotum by Charles Bukowski

Factotum

Charles Bukowski

208 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics mystery thriller dark funny fast-paced
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One of Charles Bukowski's best, this beer-soaked, deliciously degenerate novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer Henry Chinaski across World War II-era America. Deferred from military service, Chinaski travels from city to city, moving lis...

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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 3,512 reviews

Moods

dark: 76%

funny: 60%

sad: 35%

reflective: 33%

adventurous: 16%

challenging: 10%

emotional: 10%

lighthearted: 9%

tense: 6%

informative: 4%

relaxing: 3%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

55% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
8% of readers chose A mix
86% of readers chose Character
2% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

8% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
59% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

97% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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