FM's ratings:
- Premise 10
- Prose 7
- Plot 8
- Characters 7
- Overall 8
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Always,
always, ALWAYS read the book before seeing the movie! This was Mr.
Palahniuk’s first novel, and his most famous one to date if I’m
not mistaken. The movie was actually better, but I have to admit
that if I had read the book first I might feel differently. I
honestly don’t know. I have read four other books by him and liked
them all better – especially the amazing and ever-so-twisted
“Haunted” that is a kind of combination novel/short story
collection. Palahniuk has stated that he liked the movie better than
the book as well – something you really don’t expect an author to
admit! But again, if I had read this novel first – before the
movie or his other books – I might well have been blown away by it.
Some people don’t like his prose at all. While I can see why, I
have to say that I appreciate its originality, its artistry, its
audacity. I’m fine with it in doses the size of the occasional
novel by him. But please, no copycats. And yes, I still intend to
read all of his novels eventually!
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