Tales of Ordinary Madness by Gail Chiarrello (Editor), Charles Bukowski

Tales of Ordinary Madness

Gail Chiarrello (Editor), Charles Bukowski

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fiction poetry short stories reflective slow-paced
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Tales of Ordinary Madness by Gail Chiarrello (Editor), Charles Bukowski is a good fit for readers who appreciate unflinching portrayals of the human condition, gritty realism, and unapologetic explorations of themes such as addiction, social inequality, and the complexities of the human experience.

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"He loads his head full of coal and diamonds shoot out of his finger tips. What a trick. The mole genius has left us with another digest. It's a full house - read 'em and weep." - Tom Waits Inspired by D.H. Lawrence, Chekhov, and Hemingway, Bukows...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 846 reviews

Moods

dark: 90%

funny: 46%

reflective: 40%

sad: 30%

challenging: 26%

lighthearted: 16%

tense: 16%

emotional: 6%

informative: 6%

mysterious: 6%

adventurous: 3%

hopeful: 3%

inspiring: 3%

relaxing: 3%


Pace

31% of readers chose fast
55% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
16% of readers chose A mix
68% of readers chose Character
4% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

4% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

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