On Cats by Charles BukowskiMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I had never read Charles Bukowski before, but I had heard much about him. His writing never really sounded like my thing. Then, I learned he loved cats. Well sir, that's how you get me to read your writing. On Cats by Charles Bukowski is a compilation of his writing on cats pulled from various sources and pieces. It's raw, gritty, disjointed, repetitive, sometimes disturbing, sometimes sad, and a celebration of its subject matter. There is something so unexpected and moving about Bukowski's cat poetry. Are tough guys supposed to be touched on such a deep level by a mere animal? It gives me hope.
Bonus points for the pictures of his cats sprinkled throughout.
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