Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Racial slurs, Alcoholism, RacismMinor
Animal crueltyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2743 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
reflective 38%
sad 37%
emotional 15%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 8%
tense 7%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
208 pages | first published 1971
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"It began as a mistake." By middle age, Henry Chinaski has lost more than twelve years of his life to the U.S. Postal Service. In a world where his three true, bitter pleasures are women, booze, and racetrack betting, he somehow drags his hangover...Book Information
208 pages | first published 1971
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"It began as a mistake." By middle age, Henry Chinaski has lost more than twelve years of his life to the U.S. Postal Service. In a world where his three true, bitter pleasures are women, booze, and racetrack betting, he somehow drags his hangover...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Racial slurs, Alcoholism, RacismMinor
Animal crueltyCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2743 reviews
Moods
dark 58%
reflective 38%
sad 37%
emotional 15%
lighthearted 13%
challenging 8%
tense 7%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 92% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating