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Tom posted a review at 2009-11-19 12:01:53.
(Language: English)
  
An awesome step into the Zoetrope that is the modern male neutered psyche. Some rebellions start from within.
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Bruce posted a review at 2009-11-18 15:07:17.
(Language: English)
One of the worst books I've read. If you want a book with tons of information on how to be a deranged psychopath then this is the book for you. Other than that, it wasn't entertainging and really didn't have a point. The only positive is that it was only about 200 pages long.
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Kimberlee posted a review at 2009-11-17 21:11:53.
(Language: English)
Here's the deal with Fight Club... I recommend you see the movie first and here's why: 1. The movie is EXTREMELY loyal not only to the plot but also to the dialogue - holistically speaking. 2. Palahniuk foreshadows from page one, but if you don't know what happens, you're not going to catch on. I love the movie and the book, but for very different reasons. The movie does a great job of dramatizing the book, I mean, you get to actually SEE the kinds of things that happen - including the bitch tits which is hilarious. The one thing the movie does not allow for is the imaginative side, that makes Fight Club work, to take flight. You need Fight Club in book form in order for this to seem slightly realistic. The book allows for you to believe that a person can maybe... possibly... can go through this kind of thing and may or may not survive. Fight Club the movie also has fantastic casting. There is no one on the entire planet that could have played Marla, Tyler, or The Narrator any better than Helena Carter, Brad Pitt, and Edward Norton. No one. Another thing I like about the book versus the movie is the played up romance. There's much more emphasis put on Marla, The Narrator, and Tyler's love triangle which is always a fun time. I love the way Palahniuk writes. His use of repetition is SO effective in this book. It creates such an interesting atmosphere for the reader, I don't really know how to explain it other than it worked... well. For real though, watch the movie first, you'll understand the book so much better. You should also get a copy of Fight Club that includes the afterword from Palahniuk (is there even a book that doesn't include an afterword?). He insouciantly explains the idea of Fight Club such as where it came from, feedback he's received, as well as some of Palahniuk's personal input. I think it sums up the novel quite nicely.
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Sabrina posted a review at 2009-11-12 12:36:53.
(Language: English)
This is my 2nd novel by Chuck Palahniuk, and I think it should've been my first. It was knock down, drag out (pun intended) and an affirmation of my beliefs! I love Palahniuk's style, but it may not be for everyone because my boyfriend read Choke and he really didn't like it. Palahniuk is able to reach down into the depths of your soul and bring forward ugly, but honest person inside of you. It was a short read, but it kept me hooked the whole time. I would recommend this book to everyone!
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Steve posted a review at 2009-11-11 12:07:49.
(Language: English)
Class!!! The writings and thoughts speak for themselves.
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A reader posted a review at 2009-11-10 21:34:17.
(Language: English)
Such an interesting, staccato style that absolutely fits the main character. In an odd twist of events, I was such a fan of the movie that I was worried that the book wouldn't live up to it. It did not disappoint.
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Keith posted a review at 2009-11-08 13:59:26.
(Language: English)
Really funny. It reads like somebody took their angry at the inherent unharnesses and injustices fantasies and wrote them all down. "I'll never be rich. I'll never be famous. I'll never be president so I'll just pee on everything," kind of thing.
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Jonathon posted a review at 2009-11-06 21:38:33.
(Language: English)
This book matches the movie pretty well, so if you have seen and enjoyed the movie you will most likely enjoy the book. If you have not seen the movie I recommend it, because Edward Norton and Brad Pitt are dreamy.
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Tommy posted a review at 2009-11-03 18:25:53.
(Language: English)
A great read. If you've seen the movie first it doesn't really matter. It really is as intense as the movie - maybe more in some spots. Chuck's writing is outstanding and he separates teh characters well enough that it is not confusing. The Afterword held some interesting things as well and I enjoyed it just as much.
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