If you can overlook the fact that the main character is a misogynist then you might enjoy this book. To sum everything into a couple words: drinking and sex. Henry Chinaski details his sexual exploits with women in a raw, uncoloured manner. Although I was entertained at first, by the middle of the book there was still no hint of character growth. Chinaski's attitude and actions became too predictable, which in a sense put out the fire.