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(0)Charles Bukowski
Author
Publisher
Canongate Books
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Ham on Rye follows the path of Bukowski's alter-ego Henry Chinaski through the high school years of acne and rejection and into the beginning of a long and successful career in alcoholism. The novel begins against the backdrop of an America devastated by the Depression and takes the Chinaski legend up to the bombing of Pearl Harbour. Arguably Bukowski's finest novel.
2) Post office
Author
Publisher
Virgin
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Charles Bukowski's debut novel introduces his alter ego Henry Chinaski. Chinaski is a low life loser with a hand-to-mouth existence. His menial Post Office job supports his life of beer, one-night stands and race-tracks.
Staff Pick:
If you’ve ever felt stuck in an unrewarding job you will empathise with Bukowski’s alter ego Henry Chinaski, the protagonist of this hilarious novel. Shot through with Bukowski’s sense of humour, and philosophical...