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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I honestly feel like I got lost in the text a lot, the scrambled nature didn’t appeal to me as much as I wished it would. I knew the basic premise of the story prior to my read, which may have been the result of my interest in the plot. I recognize the cultural and social critique and can understand why some love it so much. Fight Club just wasn’t for me. Reading it was not a mistake, I am happy I did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt
“I wanted to destroy everything beautiful I’d never have.”
In the afterword, the author describes the countless interpretations that have been presented to him since this book’s publication. He seems to deny any deeper meaning, but whether it’s a satire, an allegory, or a genuine nihilist manifesto, I really enjoyed this book. It shows the worst of humanity, how capitalism has driven us to dig deeper than rock bottom just to feel individual. I’m really intrigued by Chuck’s writing style — very “talk now, explain later” in a way that kept me super engaged. What a wonderfully thoughtful, quick read to help get me back into reading consistently.
In the afterword, the author describes the countless interpretations that have been presented to him since this book’s publication. He seems to deny any deeper meaning, but whether it’s a satire, an allegory, or a genuine nihilist manifesto, I really enjoyed this book. It shows the worst of humanity, how capitalism has driven us to dig deeper than rock bottom just to feel individual. I’m really intrigued by Chuck’s writing style — very “talk now, explain later” in a way that kept me super engaged. What a wonderfully thoughtful, quick read to help get me back into reading consistently.
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this book many years ago and I was excited we were reading it for bookclub. We have a few members who have never seen the movie or read the book so I was excited to see their first time with this story. This is one of those stories I wish I could experience for the first time again. I love Palahniuk's writing style. He's been one of my favorite authors for years! In the 'afterword' he mentions cutting the story but to still keep the audience on track and engaged. Don't skip the afterword! It truly ties everything together, especially if you think to yourself "how the heck did we get here?".
Still a 5 star read.
Still a 5 star read.
dark
medium-paced
dark
funny
sad
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
4.5
Watching the movie before reading the book didn’t ruin it at all for me. It’s a story that will keep me thinking for a long time.
Watching the movie before reading the book didn’t ruin it at all for me. It’s a story that will keep me thinking for a long time.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense