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Factotum

of Charles Bukowski

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3.94 (61422 reviews)
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Description

One of Charles Bukowski's best, this beer-soaked, deliciously degenerate novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer Henry Chinaski across World War II-era America. Deferred from military service, Chinaski travels from city to city, moving listlessly from one odd job to another, always needing money but never badly enough to keep a job. His day-to-day existence spirals into an endless litany of pathetic whores, sordid rooms, dreary embraces, and drunken brawls, as he makes his bitter, brilliant way from one drink to the next.Charles Bukowski's posthumous legend continues to grow. Factotum is a masterfully vivid evocation of slow-paced, low-life urbanity and alcoholism, and an excellent introduction to the fictional world of Charles Bukowski.

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Fiction Fiction Thriller Classics Mystery Novels Literature Dark Drama American Contemporary

Main Characters

Henry Chinaski

Book Details

  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 208 pages
  • Publisher Ecco
  • Publication Date May 31st 2002
  • First Publication 10/28/75
  • Language English
  • ISBN 9780876852637
  • Edition Not informed
  • Category Fiction
  • Scenario ['New Orleans, Louisiana (United States)', 'Los Angeles, California (United States)', 'New York City, New York (United States)', 'Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States)', 'St. Louis', 'Miami, Florida (United States)', 'Miami Beach, Florida (United States)']

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