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  • Jeckert

    jeckert said:

    Rant

    Have you read this? It sounds very interesting but, and I'm hoping to start reading some of Chuck's stuff---would this be a good one to start with?

    posted Thursday, May 3 2007
  • erngrn

    erngrn said:

    not a good one to start with. I just finished reading it today and i'm still trying to digest it. I'm going to have to go back and read it again...

    Choke is a good one, survivor is another.

    This probably wouldn't be the best one to start with.

    posted Tuesday, June 5 2007
  • Chin-fan

    chin-fan said:

    Hey Rant fans,

    This made me chuckle: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6625397.stm

    Great timing.

    posted Monday, May 21 2007 ( | view 2 replies )
  • Chin-fan

    chin-fan said:

    This is a pretty good read, but if you want his best work I recommend Invisible Monsters.

    Although, since that book is the best, you might want to read it last so his other amazing works aren't ruined for you =)

    posted Sunday, May 20 2007
  • Truncated

    truncated said:

    I'm with some of your put off coworkers. I also work for a B&N. We weren't so lucky to get an ARC, but I bought the book the day of release. I waited a week or so to pick it up, and it read nice and quick and had an interesting style...I agree with that part. I just think that it was kinda empty. Not in the sense of hinting, as you mention...I think it has a sloppy feel to it. I can't explain it really.

    It definitely would be interesting to know if he's into Icke's work at the moment. It wouldn't surprise me in the least.

    posted Saturday, May 19 2007
  • Truncated

    truncated said:

    I agree with everyone else. DO NOT start with this book. Choke and Survivor are my favorites. Invisible Monster would be another good starter.
    To be honest, I think this is the worst Chuck book out there. While it's well written and has an interesting story, it's still lacking something.

    posted Saturday, May 19 2007
  • Chase

    chase said:

    I agree! Stranger than Fiction is one of my favorites of his. I am a little over half way through Rant and I got to say, I really like it.

    posted Saturday, May 19 2007
  • falselogic

    falselogic said:

    Rant is a great book, and once you've 'acclimated' yourself to Chuck's style. Start with Fight Club. Still my fav, and a great novel all around!

    posted Friday, May 18 2007
  • cvredev

    cvredev said:

    Start with Choke or Fight Club then work up the ladder. I would save Rant until you've gotten broader experience with Palahniuk's work - it's pretty kinky.

    posted Monday, May 14 2007
  • ChristinaPastina

    christinapastina said:

    I'm a big Chuck fan. His writing style is rather unique though. I wouldn't start with Rant. Go with "Choke" to get into Chuck's work. I also highly recommend "Stranger than Fiction". You'll know if you love him when you finish those, then you will be able to better appreciate a book like "Rant". Very good book!!!

    posted Friday, May 11 2007

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