gandalftheugly's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Absolute Perfection, one of the best books i‘ve ever read / listened to.
It‘s addicting and insane anf i love the way it is written!
I can only recommend this everyone👏🏻
It‘s addicting and insane anf i love the way it is written!
I can only recommend this everyone👏🏻
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
saa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So here we go:
Talking 'bout "Fight Club" feels like I'm stomping all over the sacred rules, just like smashing those first two commandments of the Fight Club itself. The moment you crack open this thing, it slams you with a barrage of words that's as colorful as a damn rainbow on steroids.
A language so rich and flavorful, loaded with all those spicy bits and intriguing details that tickle your curiosity about our main dude. It's like you're not just reading, you're damn well living and breathing in his skin, existing on his terms alone.
Now, those hops between chapters? Well, let's just say they're like a funky dance that sometimes lands you back where you started, just to double-check you didn't miss a beat.
You keep reading, letting the pages swallow you whole, and then bam! There it is, the first WTF moment that practically gives you a sneak peek into the wild rollercoaster you're in for. But trust me, that's just the tip of the iceberg of WTFs; this whole book is like a compilation of mind-bending, jaw-dropping, what-the-actual-f*** moments.
So let's talk about those WTF moments, shall we?
- You've got the audacious appearance of a big red rooster (randomly spliced porn frames in innocent movies – like a big swinging… you get the idea).
- Then, there's the way he gets all possessive about those support groups. Like there's only room for one impostor in town, and guess who's playing that role? Our man, of course. Negotiating with Marla like a hustler at the market, as if his lunch's meat depends on that deal.
- Marla, oh Marla. She goes ahead and asks Tyler to knock her up just so she can abort Tyler's baby. Now that's a whole new level of WTF.
- Speaking of Marla, she's a walking, talking WTF in herself. She's like a collision of chaos and oddity.
- Self-mutilation, that's another one.
- The 'special' soup with a twisted extra ingredient, hunting for hepatitis like it's some kind of treasure hunt, soap made from Marla's mom (seriously, what?).
- Oh, and that chat with his boss, when the Fight Club's rule list is discovered. The myriad of brutal scenarios discussed there? Definitely a WTF.
- Blackmailing, now that's a monologue marvel in itself.
But hold on, the mother of all WTFs? Brace yourselves:
- The Chaos Project. I mean, what in the literal name of all that's sane and insane? It's like a garden of WTFs, blossoming into a twisted bouquet of madness.
And there's more, a whole plethora of minor WTFs that start off making you gape but soon become so commonplace you'd think they're just everyday occurrences.
And then, the grandest twist of them all – who'd have thought Tyler and our man were having a one-on-one tête-à-tête in the same noggin? It's like getting slapped with a mind-bending revelation that leaves you reeling and questioning every damn thing you just read.
Talking 'bout "Fight Club" feels like I'm stomping all over the sacred rules, just like smashing those first two commandments of the Fight Club itself. The moment you crack open this thing, it slams you with a barrage of words that's as colorful as a damn rainbow on steroids.
A language so rich and flavorful, loaded with all those spicy bits and intriguing details that tickle your curiosity about our main dude. It's like you're not just reading, you're damn well living and breathing in his skin, existing on his terms alone.
Now, those hops between chapters? Well, let's just say they're like a funky dance that sometimes lands you back where you started, just to double-check you didn't miss a beat.
You keep reading, letting the pages swallow you whole, and then bam! There it is, the first WTF moment that practically gives you a sneak peek into the wild rollercoaster you're in for. But trust me, that's just the tip of the iceberg of WTFs; this whole book is like a compilation of mind-bending, jaw-dropping, what-the-actual-f*** moments.
So let's talk about those WTF moments, shall we?
Spoiler
- You've got the audacious appearance of a big red rooster (randomly spliced porn frames in innocent movies – like a big swinging… you get the idea).
- Then, there's the way he gets all possessive about those support groups. Like there's only room for one impostor in town, and guess who's playing that role? Our man, of course. Negotiating with Marla like a hustler at the market, as if his lunch's meat depends on that deal.
- Marla, oh Marla. She goes ahead and asks Tyler to knock her up just so she can abort Tyler's baby. Now that's a whole new level of WTF.
- Speaking of Marla, she's a walking, talking WTF in herself. She's like a collision of chaos and oddity.
- Self-mutilation, that's another one.
- The 'special' soup with a twisted extra ingredient, hunting for hepatitis like it's some kind of treasure hunt, soap made from Marla's mom (seriously, what?).
- Oh, and that chat with his boss, when the Fight Club's rule list is discovered. The myriad of brutal scenarios discussed there? Definitely a WTF.
- Blackmailing, now that's a monologue marvel in itself.
But hold on, the mother of all WTFs? Brace yourselves:
- The Chaos Project. I mean, what in the literal name of all that's sane and insane? It's like a garden of WTFs, blossoming into a twisted bouquet of madness.
And there's more, a whole plethora of minor WTFs that start off making you gape but soon become so commonplace you'd think they're just everyday occurrences.
And then, the grandest twist of them all – who'd have thought Tyler and our man were having a one-on-one tête-à-tête in the same noggin? It's like getting slapped with a mind-bending revelation that leaves you reeling and questioning every damn thing you just read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Suicide attempt, Physical abuse, Murder, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Self harm, and Cursing
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Alcohol, Abortion, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Torture
augustee's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Murder, Drug use, Violence, Sexual content, Body horror, Gun violence, and Self harm
lilkatesbooknook's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
ssummer_readss's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book was excellent. it was written in a way that reminds me of kurt vonnegut. it had me on the edge of my seat and throwing my hand over my mouth in utter shock. i love how bluntly it’s written, and i like the satire undertones. the plot itself is excellent and even though none of the characters were really lovable (except for bob,
somehow you can still relate to some of the characters in certain ways. i love the message of how bad wordly possessions are. also, for once, i think the move adaptation of the book is equally as good. im planning on re-reading this book while listening to the soundtrack (dust brothers, the soundtrack is excellent) so, yeah. i love this book. made me really think.
Spoiler
rip bob you will be missed, i cried at your deathsomehow you can still relate to some of the characters in certain ways. i love the message of how bad wordly possessions are. also, for once, i think the move adaptation of the book is equally as good. im planning on re-reading this book while listening to the soundtrack (dust brothers, the soundtrack is excellent) so, yeah. i love this book. made me really think.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/Injury detail, and Gore
Moderate: Drug use, Self harm, Violence, Classism, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
good luck.andrewhatesham's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
hayleythegoose's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Suicide attempt, Blood, Car accident, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Cancer, Self harm, Violence, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Sexism, Police brutality, and Rape
lindsgiovannone's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Stalking, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Terminal illness, Murder, Suicide, Death, Gore, and Gun violence
sophiaroesler's review against another edition
dark
tense
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Mental illness, Gun violence, and Suicide
dromedaryreader's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The first time I've personally said this, but I did like the movie better. At least the ending. But I love how Palahniuk writes and it will always hold a special place for me. I was definitely late to this party, this was my fourth Palahniuk book and the third time he's gotten me out of a reading slump.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail