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This was a good, solid book. I love Bukowski's poetry, but I wasn't sure how I'd feel about his novels. I still think I prefer the poetry, the boiled down nature of the poems seems to suit his voice much better, but this novel was still pretty engaging. I mean, I pretty much hated the main character and those around him much of the time, but then there would be some amazing moments of clarity and beauty that were all the sweeter, for their contrast to the rest of the book. And despite the drinki
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How have I lived my whole life and never read a book by this author!!!!! It's a sad shame! This book is awesome; I finished it last night and can't wait to start the next Bukowski book. Right on.
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i was seriously disappointed.
apparently, bukowski is at his best when he's writing about being a dirty old man, rather than a dirty little boy. ...more
apparently, bukowski is at his best when he's writing about being a dirty old man, rather than a dirty little boy. ...more
but not in this ugly cover, but the beautifull Black Sparrow version off course!
Jun 25, 2007
Sean
marked it as to-read
Jul 14, 2007
Chilly SavageMelon
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