Lullaby
Lullaby
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Unknown US Cities • Contemporary
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Chuck Palahniuk's novel Lullaby follows a journalist who discovers a "culling song" with the power to kill upon utterance. As the protagonist uses the song, they grapple with moral and ethical dilemmas. The narrative explores themes of power, control, and consequences.
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Review Roundup
Chuck Palahniuk's Lullaby has garnered mixed reviews. Praised for its dark humor and satirical edge, the novel delves into thought-provoking themes of power and morality. However, some readers find its narrative disjointed and its characters underdeveloped. Overall, Lullaby entertains with Palahniuk’s trademark edginess but may not resonate with everyone.
Who Should Read Lullaby?
Readers who enjoy dark, satirical fiction with a penchant for psychological and supernatural elements would find Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk compelling. Fans of American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis or The Secret History by Donna Tartt will appreciate its disturbing, thought-provoking themes and sharp societal critique.
102,301 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Unknown US Cities • Contemporary
2003
Adult
18+ years
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