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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-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
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Started and finished date - 29.07.25 to 31.07.25.
My rating - Four Stars.
I pick this book because I want to read more classic and I want to see how different the book to the film. Surprisingly I enjoyed the book and the book has made me want to rewatch the film and I think people who like American psycho by Bret Easton Ellis may like is book.
The cover of book was okay but noting special. The writing was great and the writing was easy to follow also the ending of book was fine. I think book is better then film. I love the atmosphere and I found the atmosphere well written. how the author write effects of consumerism in the book was well written. I have mixed feeling about the characters and I think they needed to be flash out bit more.
My rating - Four Stars.
I pick this book because I want to read more classic and I want to see how different the book to the film. Surprisingly I enjoyed the book and the book has made me want to rewatch the film and I think people who like American psycho by Bret Easton Ellis may like is book.
The cover of book was okay but noting special. The writing was great and the writing was easy to follow also the ending of book was fine. I think book is better then film. I love the atmosphere and I found the atmosphere well written. how the author write effects of consumerism in the book was well written. I have mixed feeling about the characters and I think they needed to be flash out bit more.
adventurous
dark
fast-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
It kind of overreached with philosophical trope which took away room for what could have been made for more aesthetic writing. Lacked aestheticism. But groundbreaking
When I picked up this book, I was expecting a story about toxic masculinity. The book I put down was a strikingly original and poignant cry against the absurd meaninglessness and meaning one can find in our world. It was incredibly and grotesquely violent, and dominated by an irritatingly macho tone throughout. However, it almost seemed so to the point of irony, and it conveyed the author's message quite effectively.
This book is full of twists and turns, and only received a third star from me near the end. I do not often reread books, but I am inclined to reread this one!
This book is full of twists and turns, and only received a third star from me near the end. I do not often reread books, but I am inclined to reread this one!
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is going to be another short review of an interesting classic. This book is quite thought provoking and like most books by Palahniuk book, needs a deep analysis and multiple read throughs. I knew what the twist is due to watching the movie years before reading the book. However, the twist is only a part of what the book is and the commentary within the writing is what really makes this book great. I have only read it once, but if I read the book again, I believe my rating will go up. Classic book that many readers, both casual and hardcore, should read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Violence, Blood
Moderate: Gun violence, Terminal illness, Suicide attempt
Minor: Abortion
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
So much better than the film, really offers a unique insight into the issues of the modern world, capitalism, toxic masculinity etc.
Palahniuks writing style is amazing
Palahniuks writing style is amazing
I have not seen the film. Weird book. Middle section boring but I enjoyed the end and beginning.