Ask the Dust (Arturo Bandini, #3)
by John Fante, Charles Bukowski
Ask the Dust by John Fante, Charles Bukowski holds a highly rated rating of 4.14 out of 5, based on 16.2K reader ratings. First published in 1939. The book spans 165 pages.
About Ask the Dust
Ask the Dust is the story of Arturo Bandini, a young Italian-American writer in 1930s Los Angeles who falls hard for the elusive, mocking, unstable Camilla Lopez, a Mexican waitress. Struggling to survive, he perseveres until, at last, his first novel is published. But the bright light of success is extinguished when Camilla has a nervous breakdown and disappears . . . and Bandini forever rejects the writer's life he fought so hard to attain.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Fante, Charles Bukowski |
| Published | 1939 |
| Pages | 165 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.14 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,226 |
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What genre is Ask the Dust?
Ask the Dust is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Ask the Dust worth reading?
Based on 16.2K reader ratings, Ask the Dust has an average score of 4.14 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Ask the Dust?
Ask the Dust has 165 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Ask the Dust?
Ask the Dust was written by John Fante, Charles Bukowski. It was first published in 1939.
What is the ISBN for Ask the Dust?
The ISBN-13 for Ask the Dust is 9780060822550.0.
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