208 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Opening with the exotic Lady Death entering the gumshoe-writer's seedy office in pursuit of a writer named Celine, this novel demonstrates Bukowski's own brand of humour and realism, opening up a landscape of seamy Los Angeles.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,076 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 29%
reflective 29%
lighthearted 21%
challenging 12%
sad 12%
tense 10%
emotional 7%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 19%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 32% | Character: 26% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Addiction, CursingModerate
Alcoholism, Misogyny, Death
208 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ecco
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Opening with the exotic Lady Death entering the gumshoe-writer's seedy office in pursuit of a writer named Celine, this novel demonstrates Bukowski's own brand of humour and realism, opening up a landscape of seamy Los Angeles.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,076 reviews
Moods
dark 63%
mysterious 31%
adventurous 29%
reflective 29%
lighthearted 21%
challenging 12%
sad 12%
tense 10%
emotional 7%
relaxing 3%
inspiring 1%
Pace
medium 19%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 40% | A mix: 32% | Character: 26% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 3%Loveable characters?
No: 71% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcohol, Addiction, CursingModerate
Alcoholism, Misogyny, Death