Fight Club: A Novel by Chuck Palahniuk Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Fight Club: A Novel
Book Review: Better than the movie...
Summary: 5 Stars
I found Palahniuk's almost disregard for straight-forward story telling thrilling. The Narrator's sardonic view on everything very refreshing along with Tyler Durden's utmost disrespect for authority.
Everything in this novel is very original. The twist, though I've seen it in the movie first, is still surprising. More surpising in the novel than the movie, I think.
I would recommend this to everyone over the age of 16. Enjoy!
Book Review: Book photo pictured, not book received
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this book for my husband. He specificly asked for the "Fight Club' book with the pierced lip. Not a big deal, but the book I requested had additional chapters that were wriiten about the movie. The book I received was a reprint of the original. Picture of book does not match the book you receiveBook Review: Brilliant in premise, satisfactory in execution
Summary: 4 Stars
I will preface this review by admitting that I have not seen the movie, and I am not sure if I will.
I almost never progressed past chapter three. The chapters seemed disorganized, the thoughts scattered, and the plot undecipherable. Somewhere around chapter 4, I began to figure it out, and from there I could appreciate what this novel is supposed to be.
Palahniuk articulately conveys the desperation of a modern American male, longing to define himself in a world designed to despise him. His central character, whose complete name is never revealed to the reader, shines a blinding light on the life of "quiet desperation" that hides behind the eyes of so many people that pass us each day. The formation of Fight Club, as a vehicle to explore a more primitive masculinity, is completely plausible - as is the wildfire manner with which the club catches on.
What is compelling about this story is that it works on two levels. On one is the *gotcha* way with which the novel's big secret is revealed - I won't give away what the secret it, but I had that part figured out pretty early on. While it is the *secret* that (I suspect) attracts and engages a younger reader, the more compelling part of this novel is the subtext: the pain of the character. The raw, unrefined emotion of a man who cannot figure out how to be a man in the world with which he is presented. It is painful. It is poignant. It is revelatory.
Teh four star rating represents the subject matter. The writing itself is rather awkward in many stages, which is the reason that I can't award a 5th star. That said, this is a book that will haunt me, as I'm sure it haunts others.
Book Review: Changed my life
Summary: 5 Stars
Loved this one. Also, check out JR KIndred's "Pattern Recognition" if you like novels like this!Book Review: Conformity is the disease, rebelion is the cure
Summary: 5 Stars
I am basing this entirely on the movie.... IT was a modern marvel no special effects just a bare bones painful laugh of a movie. Chuck Palahniuk is a new favorite. He gets you envolved with the characters emotionally. there is not one person in the world that can't say that they wouldn't love to be able to beat the daylights out of a co-worker or just someone they saw walking on the street. this movie brings a whole new meaning the the word "life". I hope the book is half as good as the movie. If you want a good thrill and a different look on life just watch the movie or read the book...... I highly recomend it