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3.23 AVERAGE
3.23 AVERAGE
In my angsty teen years, I enjoyed Chuck P. I still have fond thoughts of his books. Choke. Diary. The short story in Haunted about Venus is wonderful. However, as I read more or listened chuck's style not only gets a little tiresome but the stories are formulaic. I get reminded of the Robot Chicken skit about M. Night Shamaylan-"It's a twist!". I also feel that Damned was just sloppily written.
This book is absurd, like every word just comes out of nowhere. The references to other media like Judy Blume’s “are you there god it’s me Margaret” and the breakfast club are the strongest backbone of the book cause there’s no plot, just randomness. The concept seems fun and it’s kinda entertaining at times but mostly boring and annoying. Was halfway through and reading reviews to determine whether I should continue when I see there is a later, very pornographic scene where Madison gets a giant female demon off by rubbing her clit with a severed head but I think the mental picture of that is plenty sufficient to call this one done
I'll admit I'm not a big Palahniuk fan (even though I've read a lot of his books). The premise was interesting, but I got tired of the repetitive structure and the humor just isn't my style (and I was flat out disgusted with many parts). It's a creative setting and I can see how some people would really enjoy it, I'm just not one of them. I finished it because it was a quick read, but I was definitely ready for it to end.
Welcome to Hell. Where demons are bribed with sugary snacks, and evil historical figures are sent to rot. And then there’s the all inclusive scenery of The Great Ocean of Wasted Sperm, The Lake of Tepid Bile, and walk just a little further and you’ll gag at the sight of Hot Saliva Lake. This humorous, yet dark depiction of hell is such a staple of Palahniuk’s imaginative world-building.
In Damned, you meet the overweight, hyper-intelligent daughter of billionaire parents named Madison Spencer, who dies of an apparent marijuana overdose at thirteen. Madison is damned to an eternity in the hot house, alongside some other young and damned kids: Leonard, Babette, Archer, and Patterson, who accompany her on the journey throughout this odd eternity. Madison has one goal, to meet and confront the devil, and she’ll journey these ruins far and wide until she gets her way. I mean, you have a minor (do minors stay minors after a bunch of years in Hell?) with a chopped off head, sexually pleasing a gigantic she-demon so that they don’t get chased and brutally eaten. It’s a very ‘wtf’ type of book. I bet that made you want to read it. Or run away from it.
This was a fun little (dark-fantasy/horror-comedy/all-of-them?) book. You’ll probably chuckle out loud, say "that’s gross" a few times, and enjoy the wild ride Madison takes you on through her new place of residence. It’s a quick paced novel that you can read in a couple of sittings. I give it a solid ★★★★ stars for its world-building, characterizations, and humor. I feel as though there was no real plot— but maybe that was the intention. It knocked off a star for me. Regardless, I’ll still be reading the follow up novel: Doomed.
For those that will decide to read it, as Maddy would say, “See you in hell!” Have a good time and enjoy the disgusting views.
In Damned, you meet the overweight, hyper-intelligent daughter of billionaire parents named Madison Spencer, who dies of an apparent marijuana overdose at thirteen. Madison is damned to an eternity in the hot house, alongside some other young and damned kids: Leonard, Babette, Archer, and Patterson, who accompany her on the journey throughout this odd eternity. Madison has one goal, to meet and confront the devil, and she’ll journey these ruins far and wide until she gets her way. I mean, you have a minor (do minors stay minors after a bunch of years in Hell?) with a chopped off head, sexually pleasing a gigantic she-demon so that they don’t get chased and brutally eaten. It’s a very ‘wtf’ type of book. I bet that made you want to read it. Or run away from it.
This was a fun little (dark-fantasy/horror-comedy/all-of-them?) book. You’ll probably chuckle out loud, say "that’s gross" a few times, and enjoy the wild ride Madison takes you on through her new place of residence. It’s a quick paced novel that you can read in a couple of sittings. I give it a solid ★★★★ stars for its world-building, characterizations, and humor. I feel as though there was no real plot— but maybe that was the intention. It knocked off a star for me. Regardless, I’ll still be reading the follow up novel: Doomed.
For those that will decide to read it, as Maddy would say, “See you in hell!” Have a good time and enjoy the disgusting views.
The first half of the book I wasn't impressed with.
But I kept reading, cause it's Palahniuk...and I wasn't disappointed, as the last half of the book was pretty awesome.
But I kept reading, cause it's Palahniuk...and I wasn't disappointed, as the last half of the book was pretty awesome.
3.5 - it's funny and I really enjoyed some parts. Other parts I just had to get through.