Pulp by Charles Bukowski

Pulp

Charles Bukowski with Christian Baskous (Narrator)

3 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 1994 (editions) user-added

fiction classics mystery reflective fast-paced

Description

Opening with the exotic Lady Death entering the gumshoe-writer's seedy office in pursuit of a writer named Celine, this novel demonstrates Bukowski's own brand of humour and realism, opening up a landscape of seamy Los Angeles.

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Moods

funny 73%
dark 63%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 30%
reflective 28%
lighthearted 21%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
tense 11%
emotional 6%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 20%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 32% | Character: 28% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.44

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