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A review by otterno11
Fante Bukowski Three: A Perfect Failure by Noah Van Sciver
4.0
Is this the end of the Fante Bukowski saga? If so, it’s a great place to end as Fante Bukowski’s over the top literary escapades hit a satisfying climax. Continuing the second book’s witty satire on the art of writing and the lit scene in general, Bukowski actually hits on some success as a ghostwriter for some young pop star and also must confront his past. At the same time, his new performance artist friend Norma Lee brings in the art world to skewer as well. We get to see some of young Kelly Perkin’s background, making his single minded love of writing in full disregard of his talent even more endearing.
What I’ve said in my previous reviews of Noah Van Sciver’s work in the Fante Bukowski series continues to apply with A Perfect Failure. Things increase in absurdity a bit in this one, though, in ways that are best experienced in situ, though perhaps in ways that don’t quite fit the humorous world Bukowski has existed in so far. In any case, a fun and satisfying conclusion.
What I’ve said in my previous reviews of Noah Van Sciver’s work in the Fante Bukowski series continues to apply with A Perfect Failure. Things increase in absurdity a bit in this one, though, in ways that are best experienced in situ, though perhaps in ways that don’t quite fit the humorous world Bukowski has existed in so far. In any case, a fun and satisfying conclusion.