Thank you for the review , Lot of people got lot of prejudices about bukowski, especially if they start the wrong way, going straight to his book women coz it's the most known and hating it then stopping there. You have always to read more of his works especially the poetry (i prefer love is a dog from hell over women) and the works that are not well known. I think that the fact that the books are "pointless" and "random" "repetitive" is actually the point (not like he wanted to make a point and that's the point and also his philosophy is that life is like pointless monotonous boring.. And he just depicts it without pretense), i wouldn't say bukowski is my favorite author or the best ever but it surely teaches us a thing or two reading him.
I just finished Women the first novel I read of his and that's exactly what I got out if it 3/4 of the way through the book I realized what he was doing lol I knew how it was going to end because Bukowski wrote it with the intention that life is just that 😅
Good review. Definitely one of the more difficult writers to appreciate given his somber, apathetic style of writing. There is some beauty encased within dirt which i believe to be the point of his entire style. Albeit how hopeless it all can seem. I feel his best collection of poems is Love is a dog from hell and his best novel being Women. I adore his simplicity because it makes it all the more accessible. That doesn't take away from the depth of his words though. He truly was a sad man that I feel gave up and tried to meander through a vice to the next. I would not say he's an example to follow but rather one to learn from. The pointless endings to the books I think are to remind us of the monotony of everyday life. You could view it a more personal way as well; I.E the carousel being the misery he could not escape from. Great review
Very accurate description of Bukowski. Ive read I guess all of his work and listened to his rare tapes of him reading to an audience and getting drunk. I like what you said about he is not someone to follow, rather learn from his accidental life.
I've cheated and listened to many of Bukowski's books in audio form on TH-cam that someone 'pirated' from Audible. The reader, Christian Baskous, is great! Pulp, his final novel, is a bit different from the others.
You should read Ham on rye by bukowski its the book from his childhood it really shows you the insight of what lead bukowski to be that way in one of his poems he wrote "I was blesses with a crappy life a crappy life to write about that,s all"
Thanks. Your video is timely. I was at the library deciding between Post Office and Factotem, which would be my first Bukowski novel, but left the library undecided. I'll take your advise. Factotem it is.
his lifestyle emanated how hopeless he was , being is really hard no one questioning that ..we have to pay its exorbitant price ! thanks James u one of those who makes life bearable.
I've only read some of his poetry books. Most are boring and simplistic but there are a few gems to be found. One that stuck out to me is Dinosauria, We. You can find the text online, but I'll link an audio/video of the poem that I quite like, if you're interested. th-cam.com/video/bME4hixl7Co/w-d-xo.html
Hank didn't use long words because he only knew two - Budweiser and Jameson. If you suffer from depression, stay away from Bukowski. The guy was a total Loser.
Why was he a "loser", because he was too honest and real? And what makes someone a winner for that matter, being some hotshot Wall Street executive? If so I'll take loserdom in a heartbeat
Good review. I think Ham on Rye is the best introduction to his writing, who he was and why.
I’ve just finished Post Office and what a treat it was. It was my first Bukowski, I can’t wait to work my way through his works.
I enjoy your reviews.
Happy holidays.
All the best
Alex from Washington State USA 😊✌️😊
Thanks Alex. Happy holidays!
Thank you for the review , Lot of people got lot of prejudices about bukowski, especially if they start the wrong way, going straight to his book women coz it's the most known and hating it then stopping there. You have always to read more of his works especially the poetry (i prefer love is a dog from hell over women) and the works that are not well known. I think that the fact that the books are "pointless" and "random" "repetitive" is actually the point (not like he wanted to make a point and that's the point and also his philosophy is that life is like pointless monotonous boring.. And he just depicts it without pretense), i wouldn't say bukowski is my favorite author or the best ever but it surely teaches us a thing or two reading him.
I’m thinking about reading one of his short story collections.
I just finished Women the first novel I read of his and that's exactly what I got out if it 3/4 of the way through the book I realized what he was doing lol I knew how it was going to end because Bukowski wrote it with the intention that life is just that 😅
Good review. Definitely one of the more difficult writers to appreciate given his somber, apathetic style of writing. There is some beauty encased within dirt which i believe to be the point of his entire style. Albeit how hopeless it all can seem. I feel his best collection of poems is Love is a dog from hell and his best novel being Women. I adore his simplicity because it makes it all the more accessible. That doesn't take away from the depth of his words though. He truly was a sad man that I feel gave up and tried to meander through a vice to the next. I would not say he's an example to follow but rather one to learn from. The pointless endings to the books I think are to remind us of the monotony of everyday life. You could view it a more personal way as well; I.E the carousel being the misery he could not escape from.
Great review
Very accurate description of Bukowski. Ive read I guess all of his work and listened to his rare tapes of him reading to an audience and getting drunk. I like what you said about he is not someone to follow, rather learn from his accidental life.
I found the best review of the best book...
I've cheated and listened to many of Bukowski's books in audio form on TH-cam that someone 'pirated' from Audible. The reader, Christian Baskous, is great! Pulp, his final novel, is a bit different from the others.
absolutely amazing review
You should read Ham on rye by bukowski its the book from his childhood it really shows you the insight of what lead bukowski to be that way in one of his poems he wrote "I was blesses with a crappy life a crappy life to write about that,s all"
A lot of people have recommended Ham on Rye.
Thanks.
Thanks. Your video is timely. I was at the library deciding between Post Office and Factotem, which would be my first Bukowski novel, but left the library undecided. I'll take your advise. Factotem it is.
Post office is fantastic… especially if you’ve worked for the post office and experienced everything he did.
Enjoyed this. You should read Hollywood by Charles Bukowski. It’s the making of his film that got made called BarFly
his lifestyle emanated how hopeless he was , being is really hard no one questioning that ..we have to pay its exorbitant price ! thanks James u one of those who makes life bearable.
That means a lot.
Have a great day.
Check out his poems read by Tom O Bedlam on TH-cam they’re selected and he has a great voice
This was great!
Thanks for watching.
Blue collar shakespeare
I've only read some of his poetry books. Most are boring and simplistic but there are a few gems to be found. One that stuck out to me is Dinosauria, We. You can find the text online, but I'll link an audio/video of the poem that I quite like, if you're interested. th-cam.com/video/bME4hixl7Co/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Mr Big Wigs. Very dark, almost apocalyptic. I hope he’s wrong.
@Hubert Humphrey I'm just hard to please. Nothing against Bukowski's work.
Read Ham On Rye!!!
Yeah, I think I will.
Hank didn't use long words because he only knew two - Budweiser and Jameson. If you suffer from depression, stay away from Bukowski. The guy was a total Loser.
He may have been a loser, but he was a genius loser.
Why was he a "loser", because he was too honest and real? And what makes someone a winner for that matter, being some hotshot Wall Street executive? If so I'll take loserdom in a heartbeat