Ham On Rye: A Novel
by Charles Bukowski
Ham On Rye: A Novel by Charles Bukowski holds a highly rated rating of 4.40 out of 5, based on 5K reader ratings. First published in 1982. The book spans 288 pages.
About Ham On Rye: A Novel
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 |
| Kindle Price | $13.99 |
| Genres | Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 4.40 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 5,045 |
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What genre is Ham On Rye: A Novel?
Ham On Rye: A Novel is categorized as Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is Ham On Rye: A Novel worth reading?
Based on 5K reader ratings, Ham On Rye: A Novel has an average score of 4.40 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Ham On Rye: A Novel?
Ham On Rye: A Novel has 288 pages.
Who wrote Ham On Rye: A Novel?
Ham On Rye: A Novel was written by Charles Bukowski. It was first published in 1982.
What is the ISBN for Ham On Rye: A Novel?
The ISBN-13 for Ham On Rye: A Novel is 9780061851919.
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Ham On Rye: A Novel is available on Kindle for $13.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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