Reviews - Soffocare | The StoryGraph

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I enjoyed this book, but did not like it as much as the other Palahniuk that I read. First, I know the purpose is not to like the main character as first since he is a top-notch citizen. But, that made it a little bit harder for me to get into the book. Also, it was a little bit slower in parts for me, but overall it was a good book and I would recommend it, especially since there will be a movie soon. And the last chapter is very good and has a very good message.

boneyking's review against another edition

3.0

Typical Palahniuk, which is to say that some people will worship it and others will despise it. I thought it was quite entertaining.

kevindillaerts's review against another edition

4.0

dark funny sad 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

arodriguez95's review against another edition

3.0

dark funny medium-paced

fiannamck's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Classic recommendation from my mother— left me feeling aghast and unsure how to react. I have to say I developed a fondness for Victor Mancini, devout asshole as he may be. Toward the end even he got me with the choking. What a book, man.

yggdrasil793's review against another edition

1.0

2/10 Stars. Terrible book. No real sequential order, mostly nonsensical. The characters were awful, the plot non-existent. Seriously don't read.

jenniferbbookdragon's review against another edition

2.75

dark sad 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 one weird book. Like passing an accident, I couldn't look away. Sex addiction, dementia, mental illness, and two characters that work at a living history museum create a story that includes looking back at childhood memories.

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