Factotum

Synopsis

Charles bukowski's posthumous legend continues to grow. Factotum is a masterfully vivid evocation of slow-paced, low-life urbanity and alcoholism, and an excellent introduction to the fictional world of charles bukowski. One of charles bukowski's best, this beer-soaked, deliciously degenerate autobiographical novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer henry chinaski across world war ii-era america. Deferred from military service, chinaski travels from city to city, moving listlessly from one odd job to another, always needing money but never badly enough to keep a job.