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3.23 AVERAGE
3.23 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Plot .5
Themes .5
Writing 1
Characters 1
Impact/engagement .75
Interesting and enjoyable, although a bit weird at times.
Palahniuk's vision of Hell is more gross and disgusting than terrifying. I imagine he consulted a lot of 12 year boys for tips on creating the truly gross imagery. Only a boy could come up with 'The Ocean of Wasted Sperm' or 'The Swamp of Completed Abortions'. Yuck.
I liked Madison as the protagonist. I remember being a 13 year old girl which was it's own special kind of hell, so I feel Madison is especially suited to the task of guiding the reader through Hell. I particularly enjoyed how each chapter opens with "Are you there Satan? It's me Madison."
Ends with a 'To Be Continued'... does this mean sequel? I'd definitely check it out.
Palahniuk's vision of Hell is more gross and disgusting than terrifying. I imagine he consulted a lot of 12 year boys for tips on creating the truly gross imagery. Only a boy could come up with 'The Ocean of Wasted Sperm' or 'The Swamp of Completed Abortions'. Yuck.
I liked Madison as the protagonist. I remember being a 13 year old girl which was it's own special kind of hell, so I feel Madison is especially suited to the task of guiding the reader through Hell. I particularly enjoyed how each chapter opens with "Are you there Satan? It's me Madison."
Ends with a 'To Be Continued'... does this mean sequel? I'd definitely check it out.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
lighthearted
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
reflective
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Funny, smart, and you never forget she’s 13
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Are you there Satan it’s me, Madison?
I honestly expected more from Chuck. I thought his interpretation of Hell would be amazing. The vision he gives us of Hell is acceptable and believable. The story itself however was a let down. It wasn’t clever or witty like most of his stories. It wasn’t compelling and it didn’t draw me in. I just didn’t care about the characters or their circumstances. I’m hesitant to continue the series.
I honestly expected more from Chuck. I thought his interpretation of Hell would be amazing. The vision he gives us of Hell is acceptable and believable. The story itself however was a let down. It wasn’t clever or witty like most of his stories. It wasn’t compelling and it didn’t draw me in. I just didn’t care about the characters or their circumstances. I’m hesitant to continue the series.
A pedophilic shock-filled absurdist fantasy rife with body shaming, objectification, and misogyny.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes