I've only been reading Bukowski for 3+ ish years now (pale in comparison to how long most of you have read him, I'm sure). I've not been able to find any authors that I enjoy nearly as much as Bukowski. Believe me, I've tried. I've read Miller, Fante, Houellebecq, Easton Ellis, Carver, Anais Nin, etc. Fante comes relatively close, but, still far away.
Maybe Bukowski is just it. Maybe I'll never find another poet/novelist/author such as him.
It's frustrating, in a way, because I just want to read more similar to Buk. I still have a few poetry books left to get through and then the memoirs/interviews/etc, if I feel inclined.
Has anyone had a similar experience / feelings? Has anyone found another author that they enjoy reading as much as Buk because for me, it's no contest.
Maybe Bukowski is just it. Maybe I'll never find another poet/novelist/author such as him.
It's frustrating, in a way, because I just want to read more similar to Buk. I still have a few poetry books left to get through and then the memoirs/interviews/etc, if I feel inclined.
Has anyone had a similar experience / feelings? Has anyone found another author that they enjoy reading as much as Buk because for me, it's no contest.