A review by words_shewrote
Tales of Ordinary Madness by Charles Bukowski

2.0

Even though Bukowski is known for being one of the greatest writers of our Era, this was my first experience with him and I did not like it at all. I think most of the tales (this is a book of tales) are misogenous, sexist and with no meaning at all. You can see the influence of Hemingway with the short phrases and of Dostoievski, in the pessimism. I recognize how well the tales are written, but the lack os respect for women, the massive use of cursing words (all the cursing you can imagine), make me not like these tales at all. Dont be fooled: I knew what I was getting in to: Bukowski is well known for being a representative of the outcasts. But I thought that would bring some meaning to the tales: but it didn't.
Maybe I will read another non-tale book from the author in the future, but right now - and at least for me - this is not my thing.