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Title: Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk, Freddy Michalski ISBN: 2-07-042240-2 Publisher: Gallimard Pub. Date: 31 March, 2002 Format: Paperback |
Average Customer Rating: 4.47 (493 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Razor Sharp Fiction
Comment: His name is Robert Paulson.
Fight Club is an excellent film by director David Fincher because it breaks the rules by not fitting the mold of your average, boring "Blockbuster". Thank goodness for that! Many are unaware that Fight Club was a novel by Chuck Palahniuk years before the film, and fans of the film should DEFINITELY check out the book.
The film does a great job at keeping the same fast pace and content of the novel, but the novel has a few extras that make it worth reading especially for those looking for a quick, entertaining read. Fans of the movie will really enjoy the extra stories about Tyler Durden that weren't covered in the film. Palahniuk writes in a way that makes it hard to stop at the end of a chapter, the reader is captivated to keep going and before you know it, you've finished the book.
The basic storyline involves a man with no name who talks in first person about his mundane life. He's an insomniac who eventually finds a way to feel complete AND get some sleep at night. More or less he starts a Fight Club with new friend Tyler Durden and many unique things happen for him at this point in his life. This may not sound EXTREMELY appealing but I could divulge much more information to make it sound crazy and great, however, I wouldn't want to spoil anything.
Upon completion of the novel, many fans will realize how well it was adapted to film which also makes the film that much more of a gem. For those who have neither seen the film nor read the book my advice would be to read first and then watch. You will NOT be disappointed.
If the body goes limp, the fight is over.
Rating: 5
Summary: Palahnuik Gets It Right
Comment: After seeing the movie based on the book, I didn't wait more than an hour to grab the book. A quick 208 page read, where everything the movie couldn't explain in detail is revealed. Once finishing, I sat down and sighed thinking "This is one damn good book." Ever since, I've been a cult follower of Palahnuik.
Fight Club is a blazingly fast novel focusing on a depressed man just sick with his life and wants to change it, somehow. While on this "spiritual" journey he meets Tyler Durden, a guy who ends up being everything the narrator wanted to be. From there, the narrator explains his rollercoaster ride of a life in great detail and examines exactly what life meant to him.
All in all, Fight Club is a masterpiece, despite anything other people say. It is well-written, engaging, and thought-provoking to say the least.
The book compared to the movie? The book is certainly better, especially the ending. The last five pages make much more sense than the movie's ending. Additionally, Palahnuik proves his own secular answer of "Where is God in all this mess?" with this last chapter.
Fight Club's characters are some of the most intriguing people I have read about. The narrator, Marla, and Tyler all have their personality quirks that draws in readers in a couple words. Philosophies toward consumerism, materialism, and life are not as prevalent as one might think. But its always a good thing to read a book twice to get much more out of it.
Rating: 5
Summary: Just as good as the movie
Comment: An exciting novel. I didn't know that was possible!
Chuck Palahniuk's style of writing catches the reader from the first page, and the twist is unbelievable.
The movie is awesome, as well.
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