Post Office

A Novel

By: Charles Bukowski

Narrated by: Christian Baskous

Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

"It began as a mistake." By middle age, Henry Chinaski has lost more than 12 years of his life to the U.S. Postal Service. In a world where his three true, bitter pleasures are women, booze, and racetrack betting, he somehow drags his hangover out of bed every dawn to lug waterlogged mailbags up mud-soaked mountains, outsmart vicious guard dogs, and pray to survive the day-to-day trials of sadistic bosses and certifiable coworkers. This classic 1971 novel - the one that catapulted its author to national fame - is the perfect introduction to the grimly hysterical world of legendary writer, poet, and Dirty Old Man Charles Bukowski and his fictional alter ego, Chinaski.

©1971 Charles Bukowski (P)2013 HarperCollinsPublishers

Critic reviews

"Takes you by the shoulders and shakes you until your teeth rattle." ( The Times)

"One of the funniest books ever written." ( Uncut)

"An amazing, hilarious and unfalteringly entertaining account of a man trapped in a kind of Catch 23." ( Sunday Times)

Short book about the troubles of life

Any additional comments?

This book is a little sad in parts but mostly you sit back and say damn..
I love all his books so far and this one is a good quick one to read. (or listen to)

Fantastic Reading

I really like this book, but I'm leaving a review for the fantastic reading by Christian Baskous. This is a case of the reader adding a lot to the book.

well written

Mark Manson was right. I feel gross but that's exactly what Bulowski wanted. the story is well written and makes me feel how both shallow and deep he was in his lifetime.

don't think twice... (Just Buy This)....

this is Bukowski, he isn't an easy read... he is crass, he is Rude, he just might be the dirtiest old man. But , GD it if he isn't just a great Writer... I its your first Bukowski Novel..... Don't Judge the man's Writing 'Cause your offended.... judge the writing by how well its done..... Thanks, Chuck

Blunt and funny life story

The narrator gave a perfect performance for the material. The adult situations and comical nonchalant reactions from the main character in the novel lend the novel appeal for the immature or jaded. My favorite parts consisted of the Joyce relationship story arc and his first stint in the post office. I cannot recommend the novel to a younger or squeamish audience. Enjoyed it from start to finish.

A Must Listen Audiobook!

Christian Baskous is spot-on as a. Bukoski impersonator narrating this account of the author's life.

great novel and performance by the narrator

Funny, interesting, sad. the everyday task of working in a post office can make anyone crazy.

A Bukowski classic

Post Office is maybe Bukowski’s best novel. It’s not really a novel at all, more so a memoir, but it’s written with a fictional bend. There’s not much to say about this book, it’s about Bukowski’s long stint working for the post office, hence the title. It’s a fun book to do, Bukowski is hilarious and very honest, unfiltered and that’s a beautiful thing. I like all of his novels, except Women, for various reasons. If you enjoy his poetry, or his other novels, take a stab at Post Office, you’ll dig it!

Narrator

The only thing is that the voice of the narrator in the last part suddenly changes as if he went on vacation and something happened to his voice, which is quit annoying.

my coworker over at the post office recommend it

Would you listen to Post Office again? Why?

yes.

What did you like best about this story?

I do work for the post office... so this book is relatable

Any additional comments?

my coworker over at the post office recommend it to me and yes, I do work for the post office... so this book is relatable but I still love my job at the post office. anyways, this was a interesting book to listen to. it can be depressing as hell right to the end... however, it has a interesting story.