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"* 'A triumph...A novel of exceptional originality...Wonderful...A remarkable book, the most original work of fiction this year' - Guardian * 'One of the most popular novelists in the world...His fiction hits a nerve...Haunted breaks new ground...it is by turns nauseating, darkly funny and brutaly graphic' - Observer * 'An immensely skilful writer' - Daily Telegraph * 'Deeply satirical, brutal and provocative, Haunted is harshly compulsive, eye-bleeding stuff' - I-D"
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Palahniuk is a modern author and ‘Haunted’ is a very modern book. Filled with some of the most violent and graphic imagery I have read, this book is only for those with a strong constitution.
‘Haunted’ contains a set of short stories linked together by a group of would-be writers who have sacrificed 3 months of their life to a mysterious writer’s retreat. As time passes on at the retreat it soon becomes obvious that the people and the situation they find themselves in is anything but normal.
Each story surrounds one of the characters trapped at the retreat and in someway explains why they chose to be there. Many of the stories are excellent – truly thought provoking. Some do fall a bit flatter but the standard is as high as any collection of short stories I have read.
I must warn you that this book is dark, rude and very adult. It should only be read by those with an open mind, who are fans of more extreme novels. If you are this person you will find this book an excellent read.
Sammy Recommendation.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was my first Palahniuk book and on the whole (fnarr fnarr) I was impressed.
An excellent set of short stories about life, desperation, mortality and swimming pools each of which has a twist (as short stories do).
Held together as a part of a larger tale wherein a group of success obesessed, would be writers are taken to, and locked in a deserted house, so that they can write their stories away from distraction but quickly turns into a horror story (Big Brother meets 'Saw').
In many ways a morality tale about a lack of communication in society, the one thing that lets the book down is the story.
Now that sounds stupid but bear with me.
The individual tales are great, well worth reading on their own. But the plot that binds them together is the weak point. I think Palahniuk basically had a series of short stories, stuck them together under one coverall tale and sent it off to his publisher.
That leaves you with an above average book with excellent sections which is annoying more than anything.
Well written, dark, gritty and funny, it hasn't deterred me from his other books.
An excellent set of short stories about life, desperation, mortality and swimming pools each of which has a twist (as short stories do).
Held together as a part of a larger tale wherein a group of success obesessed, would be writers are taken to, and locked in a deserted house, so that they can write their stories away from distraction but quickly turns into a horror story (Big Brother meets 'Saw').
In many ways a morality tale about a lack of communication in society, the one thing that lets the book down is the story.
Now that sounds stupid but bear with me.
The individual tales are great, well worth reading on their own. But the plot that binds them together is the weak point. I think Palahniuk basically had a series of short stories, stuck them together under one coverall tale and sent it off to his publisher.
That leaves you with an above average book with excellent sections which is annoying more than anything.
Well written, dark, gritty and funny, it hasn't deterred me from his other books.
29 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Haunted is a collection of 24 fictional short stories devised by the crazed and perverted mind of Chuck Palahniuk (Paula-Nick). Each story is special in many ways and ranging from touching to downright disgusting. Anyone easily offended or suffer from a weak stomach should definetly avoid this book. For example, the story simply titled "Guts" opens the book and has been making people faint and vomit around the world simply by reading it or having it read to them.
The darkest story however is "Exodus" and I won't even try and explain what it is about or I may not be able to have this review shown.
In some of Palahniuks previous books towards the end he seems to be out of steam and slowly glides towards the story's climax. Now in Haunted Chuck has 24 short stories so he can end it when he likes in order for the story to have its full effect.
Overall a very entertaining book and with the ability to make us stop and examine our own lives (read the story Slumming).
The darkest story however is "Exodus" and I won't even try and explain what it is about or I may not be able to have this review shown.
In some of Palahniuks previous books towards the end he seems to be out of steam and slowly glides towards the story's climax. Now in Haunted Chuck has 24 short stories so he can end it when he likes in order for the story to have its full effect.
Overall a very entertaining book and with the ability to make us stop and examine our own lives (read the story Slumming).
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I'd rate this 10 if I could....
Palahniuk proves He's at the top of his game yet again with this oft disturbing, oft gross yet compelling read.
Published 8 months ago by TheGoatPoet
Bad
A group of amateur writers decide to get whisked away to a writers retreat; a place where they can write their masterpieces away from the bothers of everyday life. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Catherine
Intermittently enjoyable
Pros - Well written short stories; interesting characters and unusual ideas mixed with sharp writing. Read more
Published 11 months ago by highlandreview
A movie fragment
"Other events - the ones you can't digest - they poison you. The worst parts of your life, those moments you can't talk about, they rot you from the inside out"
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Published 16 months ago by Mr. M. Bloomfield
Not a horror story but horrific nonetheless
This is not a ghost story regardless of the title, but it will haunt you. The cover is misleading and it starts in a cryptic way although it does give you hints of what might be in... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Kay
This book is sick (in both senses of the word)
Like it or loathe it, this really is a book you won't forget in a hurry!
The twisting over-arching story moves along at quite a pace, interspersed with 24 individual... Read more
The twisting over-arching story moves along at quite a pace, interspersed with 24 individual... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Boomshanka
Makes "The Shining" look like Harry Potter.
I read Fight Club by Palahniuk a few years ago so decided I would give another one of his books a go. One of my friends reccomended Haunted to me, so I bought it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Ms. Alice Penrith
Haunting me
Chuck Palahniuk doesn't try to provide just a set of haunting stories here but a method of haunting you, with a series of disturbing tales which will always come back to get you at... Read more
Published on 28 May 2009 by Mr. C. Brannen
Poor excuse for extreme violence
I read this book on its year of publication in 2006, having bought it because I loved the film Fight Club, which I saw was based on another of Palahnuk's novels. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2009 by Greshon
Okay...
After all the hype, I was really looking forward to being totally freaked out by this book. Whilst 'Guts' made me uncomfortable and slightly nauseous, that was it! Read more
Published on 24 Feb 2009 by Frankly Speaking
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