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A review by rjkamaladasa
Women by Charles Bukowski
4.0
For a semi-autobiographical novel, it's pretty raw - to say the least. Most people would throw this away as plain, bland misogynistic erotica. I know I would have, if I read this 3 years ago. But the interesting thing is how many women tolerated the apathy, objectification and sadism. It's as if they couldn't love anyone who was gentle, kind or considerate.
Obviously not all women are like this. And not all men are like the protagonist. Yet it's interesting how many people do sub-consciously fall into similar relationships and end up frustrated, angry, sad and yet begging for more.
Obviously not all women are like this. And not all men are like the protagonist. Yet it's interesting how many people do sub-consciously fall into similar relationships and end up frustrated, angry, sad and yet begging for more.