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wisdomandsunliz's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book made me think of both Neuromancer and Oryz and Crake, but is also nothing like either. Weird in the way Palahniuk is great at being weird and not as graphically gross as he can sometimes be.
rosk7's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
whatismoareading's review
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Hits different now that there’s really been a pandemic breakout
montigneyrules's review against another edition
3.0
#readingchallenge2023 (my book featuring a sport/athlete)
The beginning of the novel was so engaging; dark comedic writing of social satire through a fascinating wtf journey, but the middle began to drag on, and as the crafted storytelling faded, I was left struggling to the end.
My core enjoyment of this novel stems from the powerful quotes from eclectic characters. The changing story, the events within, and the resolve were a bit too absurd for me. I felt the book somewhat 'over explained' itself, raging lunacy, with too many details colliding with each other. I re-read to discover what I loved when I first read it & I could easily pick out the quotes I remembered fascinating me, but the strength didn't carry through the entire reading experience.
The beginning of the novel was so engaging; dark comedic writing of social satire through a fascinating wtf journey, but the middle began to drag on, and as the crafted storytelling faded, I was left struggling to the end.
My core enjoyment of this novel stems from the powerful quotes from eclectic characters. The changing story, the events within, and the resolve were a bit too absurd for me. I felt the book somewhat 'over explained' itself, raging lunacy, with too many details colliding with each other. I re-read to discover what I loved when I first read it & I could easily pick out the quotes I remembered fascinating me, but the strength didn't carry through the entire reading experience.
larn3's review against another edition
4.0
I’d really give it a 3.5 but the minus half would be because I think it went too hard on the crass gross-out stuff sometimes. nifty plot though
connorreads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rant was not what I was expecting, but in a good way! It was such a bizarre read full of Palahnuik's style - grisly horror, good humor and a wonderful plot. Easily one of my top 5 favorite books. I love the oral biography setup, it makes it a super easy read. Loved it!
lemoncarrott's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really liked this book, it's not long or challenging, but it's really fucking weird which I love about books and I was never bored, slightly disturbed at times yes but it was so interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Car accident
Moderate: Sexual content, Rape, Blood, and Drug use