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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
That was.... unexpected. It was violent. It was bizarre. It was ridiculous. And I liked it. Like watching a Tarantino movie.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would have never read this book if I hadn't promised to a friend I am going to read it. During the first two chapters I was thinking, why am I doing this to myself?! Though, as the story started to reveal I got addicted to it. It is an extremely weird book, the characters are insanely twisted and the plot, well....all I have to say that the author's imagination is something special. It is wild, it is unexpected in all the ways, it is hectic and delirious. But then again, in it you will find a deep insight on the perspective of beauty and fashion industry, humanity in general and the superficial nature of all of us. ⠀
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It is so much more than it seems in the begining, and the storyline presented is just a top of an iceberg. Hidden underneath are deeper topics that can be thought about and widely discussed, and I think its actually a perfect book for book clubs and readalongs. And from the first to the last page of it, trust me, nothing at all is what it seems to be. ⠀
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It is so much more than it seems in the begining, and the storyline presented is just a top of an iceberg. Hidden underneath are deeper topics that can be thought about and widely discussed, and I think its actually a perfect book for book clubs and readalongs. And from the first to the last page of it, trust me, nothing at all is what it seems to be. ⠀
dark
fast-paced
A great introduction to Chuck's written style (yes of course I have seen Fight Club, but I haven't read anything by him until now). I love his sarcasm and wit. His characters are not characters we normally see but character we all know. I have a few more of his works on my TBR and look forward to it!
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-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
"Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everybody I've ever known."
The protagonist is a fashion model that has it all - a career, a boyfriend, and a loyal best friend. She loses everything when a sudden accident leaves her disfigured, transforming her from a beautiful woman to an invisible monster. Cue in Brandy Alexander, who teaches her how to reinvent herself.
I love everything about this book - the characters, the humour, the meaningful exploration of identity. The protagonist remains nameless throughout the book as she tries on many different identities while rediscovering herself. Her world completely changes after her accident as you follow along on her journey. She realizes there is more to life than being a beautiful model who is constantly dictated by agents.
The characters are either lovable or unlovable. There's her best friend, Evie, her ex-boyfriend, Manus, and her new friend, a trans woman named Brandy. They all have their own buoyant yet envious personalities that bring the story together as they explore life, do drugs, and travel across the country.
I'm not going to say anymore as so much happens in this book. There are a lot of reveals, making it a lot of fun and twisting the overall story. Definitely a great book!
The protagonist is a fashion model that has it all - a career, a boyfriend, and a loyal best friend. She loses everything when a sudden accident leaves her disfigured, transforming her from a beautiful woman to an invisible monster. Cue in Brandy Alexander, who teaches her how to reinvent herself.
I love everything about this book - the characters, the humour, the meaningful exploration of identity. The protagonist remains nameless throughout the book as she tries on many different identities while rediscovering herself. Her world completely changes after her accident as you follow along on her journey. She realizes there is more to life than being a beautiful model who is constantly dictated by agents.
The characters are either lovable or unlovable. There's her best friend, Evie, her ex-boyfriend, Manus, and her new friend, a trans woman named Brandy. They all have their own buoyant yet envious personalities that bring the story together as they explore life, do drugs, and travel across the country.
I'm not going to say anymore as so much happens in this book. There are a lot of reveals, making it a lot of fun and twisting the overall story. Definitely a great book!
I powered my way through this book and i have no love for it at all. Palahniuk does wonders pushing the boundaries of the craft, but his stories are very obviously that, stories. I find no sympathy or empathy for either of the characters and by the end of the books hated them both. Its hard to like a book when you are rooting for the characters to die.
