Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story
Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006245
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story, Chuck Klosterman embarks on a cross-country journey to visit famous death sites of musicians. Through this expedition, Klosterman explores themes of mortality, culture, and his own life, blending personal anecdotes and cultural analysis. The book provides a unique perspective on how death influences the living.
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Chuck Klosterman's Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story is a humor-filled journey through American pop culture and music history. Praised for its wit and deep reflections, the book offers insightful commentary but lacks narrative focus at times. Readers appreciate Klosterman's unique voice, though some find the tangents distracting. Engaging for music enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story?
Fans of pop culture, music history, and philosophical musings on life and death will revel in Chuck Klosterman’s Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story. Drawing parallels to Nick Hornby’s High Fidelity and David Foster Wallace’s essays, this book caters to readers who enjoy witty, introspective, and culturally rich narratives.
28,497 ratings
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245
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 2000s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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