![]() ![]() Bukowski presents these truths in an entertaining way that keeps readers turning the pages, despite how depressing they may be at times.Ĭharles Bukowski is known for his dark humor, and this book is full of it. Instead, he shows us the mundane and sometimes terrible realities of life as a mail carrier. He doesn’t shy away from showing the ugly side of Chinaski’s life, and he doesn’t try to sugarcoat the reality of working for the postal service. One of the things that makes Post Office such a great book is Bukowski’s unflinching honesty. The book is full of Bukowski’s characteristic wit and humor, and it provides a rare glimpse into the life of a postal worker. The protagonist, Henry Chinaski, hates his job and the customers he has to deal with, but he endures it day after day. Post Office is one of the best Charles Bukowski books because it paints a bleak and honest portrait of the life of an American mail carrier. ![]()
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