So I started reading Bukowski seven months ago and have since become obsessed with the man and his writing. I have never found another writer whose outlook on life seemed so similar to my own. I mean every insight he makes, every line of dialogue rings true with me. I am currently finishing up Hollywood and have really enjoyed it, despite many thinking that the man slipped a little in his old age.
I'm now thirty pages away from reading all the novels involving the Chinaski alter ego, and I have to say I feel a little depressed about it. I have several of his poetry books and short stories which I've enjoyed to some degree, but there's something about the part-autobiographical/part-fictional novel that really does it for me.
Are there any other authors out there that have a similar outlook and approach in their books? Just looking for ideas of where to head next. Perhaps I should read the screenplay to Barfly? Then I could hang on just a little while longer...sniff...
-brad
I'm now thirty pages away from reading all the novels involving the Chinaski alter ego, and I have to say I feel a little depressed about it. I have several of his poetry books and short stories which I've enjoyed to some degree, but there's something about the part-autobiographical/part-fictional novel that really does it for me.
Are there any other authors out there that have a similar outlook and approach in their books? Just looking for ideas of where to head next. Perhaps I should read the screenplay to Barfly? Then I could hang on just a little while longer...sniff...
-brad