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3.41 AVERAGE
3.41 AVERAGE
Rage is an odd duck of a book in that it contains some surprisingly strong prose (no idea who this "Richard Bachman" character was but the dude could certainly write), but reads somewhat more like a theatrical play than a novel, with its contrived central premise and character monologues that would probably come across better on the stage. Reminds me somewhat of Lord of the Flies, in that it depicts a group of young people faced with a situation in which the old rules that bind them are suddenly ripped away, but Rage's conclusions are much less staid than that work, much more nebulous.
I was sO curious about this since it was nearly impossible to get my hands on this book in English (thanks vinted) - and let me say this was an interesting read!!
Había olvidado lo que me produce leer este libro.
Me fascina, sinceramente me parece una obra de arte.
Creo que mi salud mental estará jodida por unos diez minutos más.
Realmente me hace pensar demasiado y me genera un nudo en la garganta.
Me encanta.
Me fascina, sinceramente me parece una obra de arte.
Creo que mi salud mental estará jodida por unos diez minutos más.
Realmente me hace pensar demasiado y me genera un nudo en la garganta.
Me encanta.
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While there are certainly moments here that feel way too edgy for its own good, overall it’s a pretty stellar novella.
I low-key feel like this is just what the first Joker movie thought it was. Rage works better because it’s not an outright endorsement of Charlie Decker as a person.
The last moments are what’s really disturbing here. Over the course of the book, each character slowly starts to side with Charlie. Despite him being an incellian loser, they start to treat him like a hero. It all culminates in everyone violently beating on the popular kid.
Everyone supports Charlie because often people don’t really want change. People support violent causes because they find catharsis in violence.
The final chapter of the book is a letter that a student wrote to Charlie in his mental hospital. Everyone loves Charlie and their lives are all peachy.
Nothing ever happens.
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
After reading and loving The Long Walk or Running Man I tried the first of Richard Bachman and... In my humble opinion is not that good BUT it isn't without merit.. I honestly couldn't care about the main character and I really hope he died. We are presented the classroom and their secret stories as they become aflicted with Stockholm Syndrome. The ending was good but not what I expected. Overall, not all that good comparing with other books by the author. I would advice you to start with The Long Walk. Now that's a tale.