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A review by tits_mcgee
Diary by Chuck Palahniuk
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
A vivid fever-dream fuelled by fear and desperation; Palahniuk’s signature wild storytelling takes centre stage in a bid to scrutinise over art, broken people, heritage and identity.
Visit Waytansea, a beautiful tourist island with a history of wealthy families gone bankrupt. See the sights and meet the bitter and the broken, reduced to waiting on tables and cleaning up your shit as their rich ancestors plant seeds to reclaim the island from the infectious occupation of commercial America.
This book is filled with the kind of existential philosophies that keep you up at night. It is a horror novel, not because there are scary monsters or hauntings, but because it takes a hard look at its self and asks “What is your purpose?”
“You're always haunted by the idea you're wasting your life.”
Palahniuk has taken the idea of a society bent on revenge, and added his usual chaotic unravelling that fans of Fight Club fell in love with. The deeper the plot thickens, the more surreal it becomes, all the while we get to scrutinise over modern society and our place as individuals within it.
“Everyone's in their own personal coma.”
The narration style is wholly unique, told by Misty Wilmot in the form of a diary which her comatose husband is supposed to read if he ever wakes up. The narration voice is perfect, its self conscious tone was complementary to the books purpose and flowed well. It was a joy to route for Misty as she slowly sunk into the chaos.
An excellent book that will leave you in awe of Palahniuk’s mind. The book states “Everything you do shows your hand. Everything is a self portrait. Everything is a diary.” And you get the sense when reading his writing that you are actually observing Palahniuk’s thoughts, his views and his agitations.
8.5/10
Visit Waytansea, a beautiful tourist island with a history of wealthy families gone bankrupt. See the sights and meet the bitter and the broken, reduced to waiting on tables and cleaning up your shit as their rich ancestors plant seeds to reclaim the island from the infectious occupation of commercial America.
This book is filled with the kind of existential philosophies that keep you up at night. It is a horror novel, not because there are scary monsters or hauntings, but because it takes a hard look at its self and asks “What is your purpose?”
“You're always haunted by the idea you're wasting your life.”
Palahniuk has taken the idea of a society bent on revenge, and added his usual chaotic unravelling that fans of Fight Club fell in love with. The deeper the plot thickens, the more surreal it becomes, all the while we get to scrutinise over modern society and our place as individuals within it.
“Everyone's in their own personal coma.”
The narration style is wholly unique, told by Misty Wilmot in the form of a diary which her comatose husband is supposed to read if he ever wakes up. The narration voice is perfect, its self conscious tone was complementary to the books purpose and flowed well. It was a joy to route for Misty as she slowly sunk into the chaos.
An excellent book that will leave you in awe of Palahniuk’s mind. The book states “Everything you do shows your hand. Everything is a self portrait. Everything is a diary.” And you get the sense when reading his writing that you are actually observing Palahniuk’s thoughts, his views and his agitations.
8.5/10