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Chuck Palahniuk
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Invisible Monsters |
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0393319296 |
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Stacy (USA: NY) (2007/08/30):
Just a note, I normally only ship on Saturdays.
Psybre (USA: IA) (2008/10/16):
Being my first eye-to-text encounter with Palahnuik, I was pleased. If you are as I was, knowing this author solely through seeing the film "Fight Club" than put aside any worries you have as Palahnuik as a novelist. I thoroughly enjoyed his masterful approach to the non-linear form and to the syncopated cadence of the narrative that compelled this reader to march step by step with Shannon through exquisite Pynchonesque frivolities, stop to enjoy the parties; and yet when the shit hits the fan (about every other page), I somehow felt able to stand aloof and ponder the pain and hostility with animal curiosity instead of really feeling with the character. This novel also has great fun with words, with lots of quotable variations, saying in effect in very inventive ways, "life is just ridiculous." The plot, then, being itself ridiculous (and marvelous), then reinforces this point. If the book had been able to deliver a richer, more philosophical message it would definitely earn the fifth point. I recommend and absolutely concur with kjarcand's review. Even more, I recommend reading this book.
(Kjarcand's review is on LibraryThing.com
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