Kelsey's review
Post Office
by Charles Bukowski
Kelsey's review
Post Office by Charles Bukowski
Kelsey's review
rating:
What a great novel. The first Bukowski book I read, this will truly draw you in to his work and to the recurring character Hank Chinaski-a drunk with a temper who treats women terribly. But the book is hilarious and the "I hate my job" aspect as seen through Chinaski's work at the post office is really one of the best office-y books I have ever read (maybe a tie with the fantastic office scenes with Frank Wheeler in Revolutionary Road).
Here's the books dedication: "This book is presented as a work of fiction and is dedicated to nobody."
Also hilarious, the memos back and forth from the Post Office HR group - can't beat it in terms of really nailing the soulless, harsh bureaucracy of certain jobs.
Definitely dark and angry but also has a hope and humor which makes it such a fun read.
Here's the books dedication: "This book is presented as a work of fiction and is dedicated to nobody."
Also hilarious, the memos back and forth from the Post Office HR group - can't beat it in terms of really nailing the soulless, harsh bureaucracy of certain jobs.
Definitely dark and angry but also has a hope and humor which makes it such a fun read.
