224 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780876855966
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 31 May 2002
Description
With his characteristic raw and minimalist style, Charles Bukowski takes us on a walk through his side of town in Hot Water Music. He gives us little vignettes of depravity and lasciviousness, bite sized pieces of what is both beautiful and grotes...
Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
slow 16%
medium 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
No: 62% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuseModerate
Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse224 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780876855966
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: 31 May 2002
Description
With his characteristic raw and minimalist style, Charles Bukowski takes us on a walk through his side of town in Hot Water Music. He gives us little vignettes of depravity and lasciviousness, bite sized pieces of what is both beautiful and grotes...
Community Reviews Summary of 369 reviews
Moods
funny 58%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 8%
Pace
slow 16%
medium 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
No: 62% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Cursing, Drug abuseModerate
Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse