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February 28th 2006
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Paperback, 275 pages
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849793637X
(isbn13: 9788497936378)
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En Diario. Una novela, la camarera Misty Tracy Wilmot, sufrida
trabajadora en un centro turístico de una isla de Nueva Inglaterra,
cuyo marido yace...more
trabajadora en un centro turístico de una isla de Nueva Inglaterra,
cuyo marido yace...more
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
Fans. . and fans alone.
I’m starting to lose faith in this guy. . I mean. . Yeah. It just was not good. The best part about it is the way the guy writes. That and just the strange tid bits of random fucken trivia he throws at you in the middle of a chapter (but that is his shtick isn’t it?).
I've had a lot of time to read while deployed, and this dude is a favorite in the Army. He has a rugged approach to shit and I appreciate that. Now? He's just getting silly. After Choke, Survivor and Fight club, I th...more
I've had a lot of time to read while deployed, and this dude is a favorite in the Army. He has a rugged approach to shit and I appreciate that. Now? He's just getting silly. After Choke, Survivor and Fight club, I th...more
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Read in December, 2007
recommends it for:
people who like fractured tales
there was very little i enjoyed about this book. palahniuk has a flair for quirky juxtaposition in his imagery, something i appreciate -- and probably the only thing i really appreciated in diary.
just for the record, the 'just for the record' repeating business was super annoying. i don't mind an occasional repeat - the cadence can be quite charming at times. but repetition of this and other phrases, plus the penchant for describing people's musculature in action, it all felt pretent...more
just for the record, the 'just for the record' repeating business was super annoying. i don't mind an occasional repeat - the cadence can be quite charming at times. but repetition of this and other phrases, plus the penchant for describing people's musculature in action, it all felt pretent...more
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Read in October, 2006
recommended to Ritz by:
Israel Calzadilla
Diario: Una novela es la segunda novela que leí de Palahniuk y octava en ser escrita por él en 2003 que define como “una historia de horror sátira”.
Cuándo recién la leí no me pereció muy sátira que digamos, es que el humor de Diario es amargo; es como hacer y reír con chistes de inválidos, huérfanos etc… Y todos nos reímos que nadie me venga con una falsa doble moral a estas alturas, ¡y menos si es lector de Palahniuk! Pero al fin y al cabo Diario tiene su chiste ¿sabes c...more
Cuándo recién la leí no me pereció muy sátira que digamos, es que el humor de Diario es amargo; es como hacer y reír con chistes de inválidos, huérfanos etc… Y todos nos reímos que nadie me venga con una falsa doble moral a estas alturas, ¡y menos si es lector de Palahniuk! Pero al fin y al cabo Diario tiene su chiste ¿sabes c...more
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Read in November, 2007
This is my first Palahniuk's book...
It's creatively written, I do quite enjoy the book as the writing style is very unique and easily get drowned to it, he (Palahniuk) could be a "Tarantino in literature" (hmmm... i might be wrong...). At first I annoyed with all the dates, but then, i ignored them, maybe that's another point which make this book unique, it's a diary anyway... playing with dates, days, and times... I have to re-read the beginning of the book for few times, when it's...more
It's creatively written, I do quite enjoy the book as the writing style is very unique and easily get drowned to it, he (Palahniuk) could be a "Tarantino in literature" (hmmm... i might be wrong...). At first I annoyed with all the dates, but then, i ignored them, maybe that's another point which make this book unique, it's a diary anyway... playing with dates, days, and times... I have to re-read the beginning of the book for few times, when it's...more
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Read in October, 2007
recommends it for:
Palahniuk fans/people who like strange twists
I'm always struck by just how weird Palahniuk's novels are. In the case of this one, I really thought I had it figured out. Turns out, I didn't. I should probably just give up trying and enjoy the story. Which I usually do.
Misty lives on Waytansea Island with a husband in a coma and a mother in law who seems bent on pushing her to be the famous artist everyone seems to think she is. While Misty went to school for art, she takes it as an insult that everyone thinks she, a poor white trash gi...more
Misty lives on Waytansea Island with a husband in a coma and a mother in law who seems bent on pushing her to be the famous artist everyone seems to think she is. While Misty went to school for art, she takes it as an insult that everyone thinks she, a poor white trash gi...more
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Read in September, 2005
This was my first selection to our book group -- and it definitely shook things up a bit.
I love Palahniuk, and this is actually my favourite of his. Fight Club comes second, so if you hate Fight Club, I can't think you'll like this. The style is still there -- short, choppy ideas repeated until you wonder why, a vocabulary that makes you double take from time to time. One of our book groupies actually read it with a dictionary to hand because she wanted to know what every word meant. Whi...more
I love Palahniuk, and this is actually my favourite of his. Fight Club comes second, so if you hate Fight Club, I can't think you'll like this. The style is still there -- short, choppy ideas repeated until you wonder why, a vocabulary that makes you double take from time to time. One of our book groupies actually read it with a dictionary to hand because she wanted to know what every word meant. Whi...more
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Read in January, 2006
Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk delivers a nihilistic tale of an artist finding inspiration after the suicide of her husband. Along the way we learn that the idyllic island on which they live is involved in a conspiracy in which she is the key player. Even with this knowledge, the artist is powerless not to play into the dark purposes of her neighbors.
Along the way, Palahni...more
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This was my first, and long overdue introduction into the dark and often schizophrenic world of Chuck Palahniuk. I read this in September of 2006, so you'll have to pardon the lack of specific details.
Palahniuk's success, or at least, my appreciation for this book, comes from his darkly paranoid writing style. In many cases, authors who write to imbue confusion in the reader do so at the expense of narrative cohesion. Diary's success lies in the fact that it disorients the reader, but c...more
Palahniuk's success, or at least, my appreciation for this book, comes from his darkly paranoid writing style. In many cases, authors who write to imbue confusion in the reader do so at the expense of narrative cohesion. Diary's success lies in the fact that it disorients the reader, but c...more
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
folks who don't mind nightmares
I think this may be my favorite of his to date. It's twisted and spooky, and made me feel a little sick to my stomach on more than one occasion. Hmmm...that doesn't sound like a glowing review, but if you're into Palahniuk, you know what I mean. It reminded me of Dunn's _Geek Love_ a little, in that I felt both entranced and disgusted by the characters in the stories, and I just knew that the outcome wouldn't be good...had that nagging, sinking dread feeling while reading the entire thing; yet, ...more
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Read in April, 2007
I saw the movie, "Fight Club", years ago. I had what was probably a typical woman's reaction in that I couldn't get past the violence. It was difficult to evaluate the story because my attention was taken from it. At that time I didnt even make note of the author of the book.
Recently my 16 year old gave me a copy of "Diary" by Chuck Palahniuk. I loved it. While Diary does venture a little into the paranormal I was completely caught up in the mystery. The tension buil...more
Recently my 16 year old gave me a copy of "Diary" by Chuck Palahniuk. I loved it. While Diary does venture a little into the paranormal I was completely caught up in the mystery. The tension buil...more
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this is the story of a young woman who seemingly follows her dreams by marrying a man and moving to an island to join his family and clan-like community. however, she finds that not everything is quite like it seems as she finds messages from her now-comatose husband written in the walls of rooms he worked on as a carpenter.
i'm only going to say three things about this novel. 1) it's a quick and fun read--mysterious, strange, and filled with the dry, cynical attitude that pervades all of Pa...more
i'm only going to say three things about this novel. 1) it's a quick and fun read--mysterious, strange, and filled with the dry, cynical attitude that pervades all of Pa...more
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Read in January, 2005
With Chuck Palahniuk, it really depends in what order you read his books and how long it takes you to realise that all of his books are EXACTLY THE SAME. Well, it took me a while, and Diary was one that I read before I realised it. And don't get me wrong, I really do think it's a great book - but if I'd read it last then I'd probably think it as crap as Lullaby or Choke, the last books I read by him. I can't even remember what either of them are about.
I think Diary just struck a chord with m...more
I think Diary just struck a chord with m...more
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Read in August, 2008
Wow, Chuck. This was almost as depressing as The Bell Jar. The only thought-provoking moments were regurgitated Plato. That being said, it's obvious how much research the author puts into his work, and I actually came away from this experience knowing more than when I started, and for that, I give it three stars. I'd probably read another of his books, just not in the near future.
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Read in October, 2008
I'd not read any Palahniuk before but I kept meaning to because I love the Fight Club script. This was a bit of a page turner and I enjoyed his writing style. It's pretty dark and depressing but there's plenty of humour too. I like his ability to create vivid imagery with few words. Am keen to read more of his work now.
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Read in August, 2007
recommends it for:
writers, artists, crazy people like me
If you have never read Chuck Palahnuik, start with this. I LOVE his voice. I love his pacing. I love the details. I love the way absolutely nothing makes any sense until half way through the book, and then you can't stop, no matter how late it is or how hungry or tired you are. Totally addictive.
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Read in March, 2006
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Older Palahniuk Fans
Of all the Chuck books, this is the one I would least recommend to young people. They all have elements that might not be good for minors, but this particular one has a theme I think can best be appreciated when you are 25 to 30 years old. I imagine if I was 50 when I read this, then I would feel a tight feeling in my chest as some parts spoke to me.
I think this is one of the author's best masterpieces, but probably not the first one you should read. Survivor or Choke are better ones to star...more
I think this is one of the author's best masterpieces, but probably not the first one you should read. Survivor or Choke are better ones to star...more
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Read in October, 2008
Another crazy read from my favorite newly discovered (for me)author. The disjointed writing style, and until-the-end- ambiguous plots are fascinating. The man is a mad talent
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This book was amazing, and I love reading about arty stuff. I also like weird crazy stuff. Perfect mix! I need more Chuck books!
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Read in June, 2007
recommended to Heather by:
my college roommate.recommends it for: people who liked fucked up shit.
Chuck Palahniuk writes fucked up shit. Sometimes I thinks he writes fucked up shit just for the sake of writing fucked up shit. Which isn't necessarily bad, it just... sometimes reads like, "HEY LOOK HOW FUCKED UP THIS IS! HAHAHAHAAAAA!"
This is one of those books.
If you get past that, it's really good. But even thinking back to it gives me the impression of not quite being awake yet after taking a nap... everything seems disorienting and not quite right. That's this book.
W...more
This is one of those books.
If you get past that, it's really good. But even thinking back to it gives me the impression of not quite being awake yet after taking a nap... everything seems disorienting and not quite right. That's this book.
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