291 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061177590
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication date: 29 July 2014
Description
Low-life writer and unrepentant alcoholic Henry Chinaski was born to survive. After decades of slacking off at low-paying dead-end jobs, blowing his cash on booze and women, and scrimping by in flea-bitten apartments, Chinaski sees his poetic star...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,753 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
reflective 36%
sad 29%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Alcoholism, SexismModerate
Racism, Rape, Toxic friendshipMinor
Excrement, Vomit, Abortion
291 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061177590
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication date: 29 July 2014
Description
Low-life writer and unrepentant alcoholic Henry Chinaski was born to survive. After decades of slacking off at low-paying dead-end jobs, blowing his cash on booze and women, and scrimping by in flea-bitten apartments, Chinaski sees his poetic star...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,753 reviews
Moods
funny 55%
reflective 36%
sad 29%
challenging 16%
emotional 16%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 3%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 63% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Alcoholism, SexismModerate
Racism, Rape, Toxic friendshipMinor
Excrement, Vomit, Abortion