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A review by nmanclsaxon
Not Forever, But For Now by Chuck Palahniuk
5.0
Before I get into my own thoughts about the novel, I’d like to rebuke a few of the negative reviews.
One of the main criticisms I have seen so far is the claim that this book is “bad writing.” I would contend the opposite: Not Forever is one of the best Palahniuk books I have read to date. Not only is it stylistically interesting, but it’s also a prime example of strong storytelling. The ending of a good story should be the logical conclusion of the beginning; I don’t see how Palahniuk could have ended this book any other way.
Another trend among the early negative reviews seems to take issue with the protagonists’ ages. However, if you read far enough (or speak Greek), you’ll see that Otto and Cecil are hardly children.
Not Forever But For Now is delightfully grotesque. It is a brilliant concoction of satire, humor, gore, and tenderness. Chuck Palahniuk has crafted a scathing critique of excessive wealth, toxic masculinity, and society’s obsession with serial killers using unforgettable characters.
Thank you to Barnes & Noble and Simon & Schuster for my Advanced Reader’s Copy!
One of the main criticisms I have seen so far is the claim that this book is “bad writing.” I would contend the opposite: Not Forever is one of the best Palahniuk books I have read to date. Not only is it stylistically interesting, but it’s also a prime example of strong storytelling. The ending of a good story should be the logical conclusion of the beginning; I don’t see how Palahniuk could have ended this book any other way.
Another trend among the early negative reviews seems to take issue with the protagonists’ ages. However, if you read far enough (or speak Greek), you’ll see that Otto and Cecil are hardly children.
Not Forever But For Now is delightfully grotesque. It is a brilliant concoction of satire, humor, gore, and tenderness. Chuck Palahniuk has crafted a scathing critique of excessive wealth, toxic masculinity, and society’s obsession with serial killers using unforgettable characters.
Thank you to Barnes & Noble and Simon & Schuster for my Advanced Reader’s Copy!