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Ask the Dust
Book • 2006
Set during the Great Depression, 'Ask the Dust' is a gritty and poignant tale of Arturo Bandini, a young writer in Los Angeles.
The novel, told through Bandini's first-person narrative, explores themes of poverty, ambition, love, and despair.
Bandini's struggles with writer's block, financial hardship, and his complex relationship with Camilla Lopez are vividly depicted against the backdrop of the era's harsh realities.
The book is known for its spare, well-crafted prose and its influence on later writers, including Charles Bukowski.
The novel, told through Bandini's first-person narrative, explores themes of poverty, ambition, love, and despair.
Bandini's struggles with writer's block, financial hardship, and his complex relationship with Camilla Lopez are vividly depicted against the backdrop of the era's harsh realities.
The book is known for its spare, well-crafted prose and its influence on later writers, including Charles Bukowski.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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Neil Strauss as one of his favorite books, describing it as a story about a self-hating writer.
Neil Strauss as one of his favorite books, describing it as a story about a self-hating writer.
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Neil Strauss: Writing With Brutal Honesty | How I Write Podcast
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Ryan Holiday as his favorite novel, highlighting its forgotten status due to a concurrent publication of Mein Kampf.
Ryan Holiday as his favorite novel, highlighting its forgotten status due to a concurrent publication of Mein Kampf.
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Mentioned by Billy Oppenheimer to illustrate the dangers of hyper-focus on an outcome, using the protagonist's obsessive pursuit of literary fame as an example.
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Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a great Western, Los Angeles novelist, whose book "Ask the Dust" is discussed.
Ryan Holiday as a great Western, Los Angeles novelist, whose book "Ask the Dust" is discussed.
Wright Thompson On The Costs Of Greatness Throughout History
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite novels, highlighting its rediscovery thanks to a library.
Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite novels, highlighting its rediscovery thanks to a library.
Be This Kind Of Person | Ask DS
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite novels, highlighting its rediscovery and resurgence in popularity.
Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite novels, highlighting its rediscovery and resurgence in popularity. Whatever You Call It, Steer Clear | Ask DS
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite authors, emphasizing Fante's unique capture of the Italian-American immigrant experience.
Ryan Holiday as one of his favorite authors, emphasizing Fante's unique capture of the Italian-American immigrant experience.
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