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Survivor

Chuck Palahniuk
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Survivor

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

Book Brief

Chuck Palahniuk

Survivor

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Near Future

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk follows Tender Branson, a member of the Creedish Church death cult, as he narrates his life's events into a black box aboard a hijacked plane. Through a sequence of nontraditional, backward-numbered chapters, the story unravels his transition from a servant in Oregon to his involvement with a caseworker and a psychic named Fertility, ultimately culminating in a hijacked plane scenario.

Dark

Mysterious

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.1

123,118 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Chuck Palahniuk's Survivor has garnered mixed reviews. Praised for its dark humor, satirical edge, and originality, it captivates with a unique narrative style. However, some readers find the plot convoluted and the characters unrelatable. Deemed both thought-provoking and chaotic, its reception is divided but undeniably impactful.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Survivor?

A reader who would enjoy Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk likely appreciates dark humor, satirical social commentary, and unconventional narratives. Fans of Brett Easton Ellis' American Psycho and Palahniuk's own Fight Club will find this novel's exploration of media manipulation and cult dynamics particularly engaging.

4.1

123,118 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

United States • Near Future

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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