Description
This semi-autobiographical novel plunges into the raw, unvarnished youth of Henry Chinaski, Charles Bukowski's enduring alter ego. It chronicles a bleak childhood marked by abuse and poverty, tracing Chinaski's difficult passage through adolescence and his early encounters with the vices and solace that would define his life. With Bukowski's signature brutal honesty and dark humor, the narrative explores themes of alienation, resilience, and the search for meaning amidst the desperation of the Great Depression.
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paperback
Harper Collins
Published Feb 27, 2007
365 pages
ISBN: 9780061177583
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Details
First Published
1982
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski.
Substance Use
Abuse
Violence