Diary by Chuck Palahniuk

Diary

Chuck Palahniuk

270 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 4,173 reviews

Moods

dark 93%
mysterious 69%
tense 48%
reflective 27%
funny 25%
challenging 22%
emotional 15%
sad 11%
adventurous 8%
informative 3%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 28%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 32% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.56

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