Tales of Ordinary Madness by Charles Bukowski

Tales of Ordinary Madness

Charles Bukowski

238 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction poetry short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Inspired by D.H. Lawrence, Chekhov and Hemingway, Bukowski's writing is passionate, extreme and has attracted a cult following, while his life was as weird and wild as the tales he wrote. This collection of short stories gives an insight into the ...

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Moods

dark 94%
reflective 38%
challenging 27%
funny 27%
sad 27%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 11%
tense 11%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 29%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

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