208 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780876850862
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,022 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
reflective 39%
sad 37%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 9%
adventurous 8%
tense 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Racial slurs, Alcoholism, RacismMinor
Animal cruelty
208 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780876850862
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,022 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
reflective 39%
sad 37%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 12%
challenging 9%
adventurous 8%
tense 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 26%
slow 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 17%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Misogyny, SexismModerate
Racial slurs, Alcoholism, RacismMinor
Animal cruelty