I just finished reading Pygmy, and loved it!
I'm not exaggerating when I say that it's one of the best novels I've read this year.
I just finished reading Pygmy, and loved it!
I'm not exaggerating when I say that it's one of the best novels I've read this year.
I just picked up the paperback copy of that.
I think your recommendation just moved it to the top of my list.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
I'm about halfway through fight club. I love the book! Long time fan of the film, but just got around to reading the book. I wish the book had him meeting Tyler in an airplane and not at the beach,
my one complaint.
I regret leaving my soul
I forgot I needed it, to feel
maybe when I die
I'll just grab it real quick
Just finished Survivor and I'm starting Invisible Monsters. Chuck's voice is amazing, I love the way he writes.
I regret leaving my soul
I forgot I needed it, to feel
maybe when I die
I'll just grab it real quick
I have a copy of Invisible Monsters but haven't read it yet. Let me know what you think of it - I think Survivor is my favorite so far.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Cody, have you read Lullaby yet? I'd highly recommend that one.
And Daggers, definitely check out Invisible Monsters. It's not my absolute favorite, but I really enjoyed it.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I just finished reading Survivor (the first Chuck book I've read) and am curious to hear some thoughts on the ending. I thought it was pretty straightforward, but apparently it's not. I took it to mean thatSpoiler:Though, Chuck saysSpoiler:
I love the ending that C.P. meant for it to have and had it been more heavily hinted at, it could work (I might've actually liked that better) but since there doesn't seem to be enough evidence in Chuck's favor, I have to disagree with him...even though he wrote it.
Thoughts?
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I'm right there with you. I didn't see that at all, and had you not posted that up in the other thread, I never would have known.
It DOES make for an interesting ending, though. Maybe there will be a sequel! That's one of Chuck's characters I wouldn't mind seeing again.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Very creative. I think Chuck meant it tongue-in-cheek and that the ending we assumed to be true, is.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
It is interesting to think of that as the ending, but I think there's just too much to infer on the reader's part for it to be true. Like you said Daghain, who would think of that themselves unless someone else brought it up?
On another note, any recommendations for his other novels? I'm leaning towards Choke or Invisible Monsters.
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Lullaby or Fight Club Ricky
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Choke
although I'm afraid I still haven't finished it..............
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unfortunately, the ending of Fight Club has been spoiled for me.
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So do you not want to read the book now because of that? I read the book after I saw the movie and still thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a bit different from the movie though.
What books of his have you read?
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
it's ok, you would have guessed very soon anywayOriginally Posted by Ricky
Unfortunately, the ending of Fight Club has been spoiled for me.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did you not like that one Jean?
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Well, I'm sure I'd enjoy it, but knowing that the "twist" is kind of central to the story, it'd probably take some of the enjoyment out of reaching the destination, rather than looking forward to seeing how everything plays out.
And Survivor is the only Palahniuk book I've read.
That obvious, huh?
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I thought yes.
Also, in my opinion, if you've read one book by Palahniuk, you've read them all. Since this opinion isn't shared by anyone, it doesn't have to be taken into consideration.
Maybe you should try his short stories, as collected in Haunted [kind of novel]. They are slightly different from the rest. At times.
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You know, I actually got that impression from reading him and reading the various plot synopsis of his novels. They all seem to have the same "formula." Then again, I haven't read enough of his work to criticize, but I definitely understand what you're saying, and in part, agree with you.
Maybe I'll try another novel, then move onto the short stories.
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I can agree with the bear, mostly. You have to really like Chuck's voice in his stories, because it's generally the same. I do like his little "side trips", though, like the cleaning tips in Survivor and the names of all the muscles in Diary. I guess it's like reading something you're familiar with, like a well-loved book, only you get a little bit of a different story.
As for Fight Club, read it anyway. It's still really good.
I'd recommend Diary. If I have to pick between Choke or Invisible Monsters, I'd go for the latter. They're both good, but I just finished Invisible Monsters and it's pretty darn twisty.
"People, especially children, aren't measured by their IQ. What's important about them is whether they're good or bad, and these children are bad." ~ Alan Bernard
"You needn't die happy when your day comes, but you must die satisfied, for you have lived your life from beginning to end and ka is always served." ~ Roland Deschain
Has anyone read Chuck's recently released new novel, TELL-ALL?
I have an inscribed first edition, but haven't read the book yet.
"...that Siren which called and sang and promised so much and gave, after all, so little." ~ Ray Bradbury
I read it a few months ago. Overall I enjoyed the story, but I thought he went a little heavy with all the Hollywood name dropping. It was just a little too much. I can't wait to hear what you think of it
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Pygmy looks interesting, anyone here read it?
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