Ham on Rye
by Charles Bukowski
Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski holds a highly rated rating of 4.16 out of 5, based on 54.1K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 288 pages.
About Ham on Rye
In what is widely hailed as the best of his many novels, Charles Bukowski details the long, lonely years of his own hardscrabble youth in the raw voice of alter ego Henry Chinaski. From a harrowingly cheerless childhood in Germany through acne-riddled high school years and his adolescent discoveries of alcohol, women, and the Los Angeles Public Library's collection of D. H. Lawrence, "Ham on Rye" offers a crude, brutal, and savagely funny portrait of an outcast's coming-of-age during the desperate days of the Great Depression.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Charles Bukowski |
| Published | 1982 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Poetry |
| Average Rating | 4.16 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 54,140 |
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What genre is Ham on Rye?
Ham on Rye is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Poetry. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Ham on Rye worth reading?
Based on 54.1K reader ratings, Ham on Rye has an average score of 4.16 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Ham on Rye?
Ham on Rye has 288 pages.
Who wrote Ham on Rye?
Ham on Rye was written by Charles Bukowski. It was first published in 1982.
What is the ISBN for Ham on Rye?
The ISBN-13 for Ham on Rye is 9780061177580.0.
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