208 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,591 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
sad 34%
reflective 32%
adventurous 17%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
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Alcoholism, Cursing, Homophobia
208 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,591 reviews
Moods
funny 56%
sad 34%
reflective 32%
adventurous 17%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Cursing, Homophobia