The Last Night of the Earth Poems Kindle Edition

I never thought I'd give five stars to a book of poems. I don't dig poetry very much. I can read 150 poems and maybe like and relate to one or two of them a little bit. This is something very different. I've gone through less than half of this book but close to half, maybe over 100 poems and maybe 4 of them didn't floor me. I've always wanted to "get" poetry and finally I can say I dig/get it, but just this one guy can talk to me about the hell I see every time I open my eyes and force my feet to the floor and know I have to face another day of the ugly reality called humanity or kill myself (that takes guts) I've taken a lot of solace here in this book of poems and I know as long as I'm still here I'll be reading this again and again. I'm going to buy all his other books of poems now. Then I'll have a future of sorts.

Been wanting to read Bukowski for a while now. This seems to be a good intro to his poetry. Quick read. Recommend reading it at least twice. First to discover his voice. Next time, mark or highlight your favorites. Found some poems that I really did enjoy. Others were far from impressive. But that's how it goes, right? He is prolific though. With this book, I have grown more curious about other poetry compilations and his novels.

A huge book of poems to read at your leisure, or even just before bed. Much of Bukowski’s best work, in my opinion, came toward the later part of his life. He was older, wiser, more introspective, and you get the benefit of a vast life experience.

When I first read Bukowski,My heart bellowed with anger.The Last Night of the Earth Poems“Days Like Razors, Nights Like Rats”In the Last NightA thief stole my Earth’s poems.My hearts song,A cheap imitation.When I first read Bukowski,My soul wept.Mediocrity par excellence,How dare you name that tune.Fear and Loathing I found in these pages;The Last Night of the Earth Poems,My Las Vegas.

Charles Bukowski 👍 ... as for the seller,, I like buying used books so they don't go to waste and have a loved feel. But a book described "like new" should be like new, or close to it. This book has water damage and the bottom of every page is wavy, warped, and the book doesn't close. Frustrating. I would have rather gotten an "acceptable" book in worse condition so that I wasn't so disappointed. 3 stars cause CB is still amazing and the book is still able to be read

Didn't know anything about Bukowski but a friend recommended his poetry, so I decided to randomly order one of his poetry books. Fell in love with the poems in here despite not knowing anything about him. If you're on the fence, just order it. Just do it. This poetry will genuinely give you goosebumps.

If you enjoy his novels, you will enjoy these poems. Hitting on many of the themes in his other writings, these poems, seasoned by a look back at a life mostly behind him, permit the reader a sense for the wisdom of a man who lived a life remarkable for its down-to-earthness. The author reflects upon his own joys and shortcomings and, at the same time, makes it difficult for readers not to consider their own in a more honest fashion.

I want to leave a review because I love Bukowski. This isn't the book I was expecting but I'm definitely going to give it another try!

Love reading bukowski, if you’re a fan, you’re a fan and know what you’re in for

Great Chalres Bukowski at it again! I read plenty of his novels (ham on rye, hollywood, the post office and others) whi are grittier, sometimes interwoven with slapstick and a hefty dose of sarcasm, one of his other poetry books (you get so alone at times that it just makes sense) and I did like this one as well!The style of the poems in this collection seems a bit more 'real' and 'to the point' like pages of a diary and personal introspections rather than other types of white poetry, even in the other poetry book (you get so alone...) of C.B. I read.Good read, definitely recommended!

These poems are fine to dip in and out of. They dip in and out a bit themselves.Often rather inconsequential thought-doodles they do sometimes feel disposable and easy. The style, you could say, is deceptively simple and conversational - Raymond Carver-like. Or just simple and conversational full stop.Glimpses of a tough life hard lived with bored moments and weary reflections thrown in. Genuine, unadorned poems, on occasion, deeply touching, though not quite often enough.

This is a fantastic book. It's a very personal experience.

Beautiful, like reading the thoughts of a grumpy old distant uncle you’ve hardly spent any time with. I would read this again and again and even... again.Just read it and you’ll love it.