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Soffocare by Chuck Palahniuk

hilikus_00's review against another edition

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5.0

Another great one by a great author. Still twisted, funny, and with that never-letting-down morbidity that defines Palahniuk, this book was great. The characters are so jaded and messed up, but still Palahniuk somehow finds a way to relate the reader to the character.

jakeeys's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

4.0

bexlrose's review against another edition

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3.0

Sex addiction and saviour complexes. Enjoyable but not as enjoyable as the others I've read by him. 3 stars.

pennyroyalblue's review against another edition

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"My goal is to be an engine of excitement in people's lives. My purpose is to give people glorious stories to tell."

jkim1816's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

classicadg's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lauraborkpower's review against another edition

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4.0

I'm not sure why, but it's not my favorite. I like it, but there are others he's done that are better.

ariel_schmariel's review against another edition

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4.0

This is the first Palahniuk I've read and I really enjoyed it (although I had trouble deciding whether to give it 3 stars or 4). I gather, from reading the other reviews, that most people either love it or they hate it. I neither love it nor hate it...I just really enjoyed it. I'll definitely read more Palahniuk in the future.

lizziethereader's review against another edition

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1.5

I am not one for absurd books, which this unfortunately definitely is. Yes, it deals with things like (not) being who people make you out to be and trying to find your footing in life, but it is just too absurd and crass without being as funny or meaningful as it wants to be. 

z0mbii's review against another edition

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dark funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0