Choke by Chuck Palahniuk

Choke

Chuck Palahniuk

293 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark funny medium-paced
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Description

From the author of the internationally bestselling 'Fight Club', this is a powerful and hilarious novel about love and strife between mothers and sons, the addictive power of sex, and the terrors of ageing.

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Moods

dark 88%
funny 66%
reflective 27%
challenging 20%
sad 19%
emotional 18%
tense 18%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 9%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
hopeful 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 30%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 36% | No: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

3.51

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