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cait_henry56's review
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Having read a majority of his books, I figure I'm a connoisseur of Palahniuk's work and let me tell you, The Invention of Sound has that same sharp sting of his early work with a more nuanced thematic cohesion that comes with writing so much. The concept of sharing emotions and burdens through communal sound is something I was already interested in, so this book could not have come into my life at a better time. Absolutely recommend to anyone who thinks they can handle Chuck Palahniuk at his absolute best
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Trafficking and Pregnancy
sinisterbeard's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Compulsively unpleasant mash up of Blow Out, American Psycho and Halloween III. Goes off the rails towards the end, but fast and easy.
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
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