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Post Office

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Post Office

By: Charles Bukowski
Narrated by: Christian Baskous
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"It began as a mistake." By middle age, Henry Chinaski has lost more than 12 years of his life to the U.S. Postal Service. In a world where his three true, bitter pleasures are women, booze, and racetrack betting, he somehow drags his hangover out of bed every dawn to lug waterlogged mailbags up mud-soaked mountains, outsmart vicious guard dogs, and pray to survive the day-to-day trials of sadistic bosses and certifiable coworkers. This classic 1971 novel - the one that catapulted its author to national fame - is the perfect introduction to the grimly hysterical world of legendary writer, poet, and Dirty Old Man Charles Bukowski and his fictional alter ego, Chinaski.

©1971 Charles Bukowski (P)2013 HarperCollinsPublishers Classics Dark humor Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Comedy Witty Funny

Critic reviews

"Takes you by the shoulders and shakes you until your teeth rattle." ( The Times)
"One of the funniest books ever written." ( Uncut)
"An amazing, hilarious and unfalteringly entertaining account of a man trapped in a kind of Catch 23." ( Sunday Times)
Excellent Narration • Humorous Writing • Realistic Portrayal • Engaging Storytelling • Honest Observations
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This book is a little sad in parts but mostly you sit back and say damn..
I love all his books so far and this one is a good quick one to read. (or listen to)

Short book about the troubles of life

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I really like this book, but I'm leaving a review for the fantastic reading by Christian Baskous. This is a case of the reader adding a lot to the book.

Fantastic Reading

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Mark Manson was right. I feel gross but that's exactly what Bulowski wanted. the story is well written and makes me feel how both shallow and deep he was in his lifetime.

well written

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this is Bukowski, he isn't an easy read... he is crass, he is Rude, he just might be the dirtiest old man. But , GD it if he isn't just a great Writer... I its your first Bukowski Novel..... Don't Judge the man's Writing 'Cause your offended.... judge the writing by how well its done..... Thanks, Chuck

don't think twice... (Just Buy This)....

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The narrator gave a perfect performance for the material. The adult situations and comical nonchalant reactions from the main character in the novel lend the novel appeal for the immature or jaded. My favorite parts consisted of the Joyce relationship story arc and his first stint in the post office. I cannot recommend the novel to a younger or squeamish audience. Enjoyed it from start to finish.

Blunt and funny life story

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Christian Baskous is spot-on as a. Bukoski impersonator narrating this account of the author's life.

A Must Listen Audiobook!

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Funny, interesting, sad. the everyday task of working in a post office can make anyone crazy.

great novel and performance by the narrator

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Post Office is maybe Bukowski’s best novel. It’s not really a novel at all, more so a memoir, but it’s written with a fictional bend. There’s not much to say about this book, it’s about Bukowski’s long stint working for the post office, hence the title. It’s a fun book to do, Bukowski is hilarious and very honest, unfiltered and that’s a beautiful thing. I like all of his novels, except Women, for various reasons. If you enjoy his poetry, or his other novels, take a stab at Post Office, you’ll dig it!

A Bukowski classic

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This was my first Bukowski book. I’d heard so many talk about how he was their favorite author but didn’t realize until I’d started listening that they were all men. This is manly writing for men. However I do love drinking, gambling, avoiding work and sex so it was very relatable. Great ending!

What a MAN

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I was not expecting to be sucked in so easy into Hanks life, his excessive drinking, working and women was quite fun to hear, however strange it may be!!

Fun Mundanity

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