Helpful Score: 14
Loved it. This is the first book I've read by Palahniuk, and I haven't even seen or read "Fight Club". Some say this is not his best work, but since I have nothing to compare it to, I quite enjoyed it. If it's not his best than I can't wait to read more by him. This book is definately not for the faint of heart. It does get quite gruesome at times, and I grew up reading horror and watching slasher flicks, so that's saying something.
Gruesome though it may be I didn't really find it a horror story, so if that's what you are looking for you may be disapointed. It was at many times funny, and the people's behavior is horrific almost all the time.
I also loved the set up. Short stories are a love of mine, so combined with a novel, it's a perfect blend. Quite different than anything I have ever read before.
Gruesome though it may be I didn't really find it a horror story, so if that's what you are looking for you may be disapointed. It was at many times funny, and the people's behavior is horrific almost all the time.
I also loved the set up. Short stories are a love of mine, so combined with a novel, it's a perfect blend. Quite different than anything I have ever read before.
Helpful Score: 14
Well - this is SOME book.
I am so impressed with so many things about this book - and at the same time so absolutely revolted with this dirty little monster.
Its a collection of short stories - each meant to be disturbing. And when Palahniuk is announcing that something is disturbing - he's not kidding.
Take 120 Days Of Sodom, mix it with Cantebury Tales and Ten Little Indians, throw in some big doses of hopelessness and the ugliest that humanity has to offer, and you end up with this book.
I like that stuff - and was repulsed.
Truly a book to experience - for better or worse. Peer not through the keyhole, lest ye be vexed.
I am so impressed with so many things about this book - and at the same time so absolutely revolted with this dirty little monster.
Its a collection of short stories - each meant to be disturbing. And when Palahniuk is announcing that something is disturbing - he's not kidding.
Take 120 Days Of Sodom, mix it with Cantebury Tales and Ten Little Indians, throw in some big doses of hopelessness and the ugliest that humanity has to offer, and you end up with this book.
I like that stuff - and was repulsed.
Truly a book to experience - for better or worse. Peer not through the keyhole, lest ye be vexed.
Helpful Score: 10
What a strange book! This was my first Chuck Palahniuk read, weird. It is made up of 23 stories, some better than others. Most of the stories are outrageous and twisted. The characters are unreal. It is a fascinating, entertaining book. I'm glad I read it, will read more Palahniuk for sure!
Helpful Score: 9
I could not put this book down...at least after the first story. The first story is by far the most disturbing, I had to wait a couple of days after I read that one to pick it up again. Once I did though I was glad I stuck with it. It is an incredible book that will keep you thinking long after you have finished it. One warning, do not read this book while eating....
Helpful Score: 7
You know if you are a Palahniuk reader, right? Well, this one will push even the most comfy of Palahniuk reader's grossout buttons at points throughout. I think I have decided I am not a Palahniuk fan.
