Women
Women
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 1970s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Women by Charles Bukowski follows the life of Henry Chinaski, a writer with a raw and unfiltered lifestyle, as he navigates relationships with various women. The story explores his struggles with love, lust, and personal identity against the backdrop of his literary career.
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Review Roundup
Bukowski's Women is a raw, semi-autobiographical account that captures the unfiltered essence of its hedonistic protagonist. While praised for its candid prose and dark humor, it's often criticized for its chauvinistic portrayal of women and repetitive narrative. The book offers a compelling yet polarizing glimpse into the author's turbulent relationships.
Who Should Read Women?
Readers who would enjoy Women by Charles Bukowski are likely drawn to gritty, raw, and unapologetic explorations of human nature and relationships. Fans of Bukowski’s other works or those who appreciate the candidness of Henry Miller’s Tropic of Cancer or Jack Kerouac’s On the Road may find this novel particularly engaging.
83,168 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • 1970s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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