Fight Club fans will recognise Chuck Palahniuk’s recurring themes and jet-black humour as sex addict Vincent explores the world of self-help groups, mental illness and random, petty criminality.
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Choke On It!
Posted in Books, Reviews, tagged Arts, Book review, books, Choke, Chuck Palahniuk, comedy, Fight Club, Lily Wight, Literature, reading, sex, sex addict on May 15, 2012| 4 Comments »
The forthright narrative swings between realistic grit and surreal farce as Vincent chokes on his own sh*t, both literally and metaphysically. It is hilarious and heartbreaking by turns.
Palahniuk loves a modern American loser and hurls the reader deep into the messed-up psyche of another hero trying to redefine masculinity in a world of adverse rules and chaos. It’s not for the easily shocked, but it’s a gem.
Leeds Book Awards 2012
Posted in Books, tagged books, England, Leeds, Leeds Book Awards, literary festivals, Literature, reading, Yorkshire on May 3, 2012| Leave a Comment »