Diary by Chuck Palahniuk

Diary

Chuck Palahniuk

260 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary horror thriller dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Misty Wilmot has had it. Once a promising young artist, she's now stuck on an island ruined by tourism, drinking too much and working as a waitress in a hotel. Her husband, a contractor, is in a coma after a suicide attempt, but that doesn't stop ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,967 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 66%
tense 46%
funny 28%
reflective 28%
challenging 24%
emotional 16%
sad 13%
adventurous 9%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 31% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 35% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.57

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