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Haunted
Haunted
Author: Chuck Palahniuk
Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk is a novel made up of stories: twenty-three of them, to be precise. Twenty-three of the most horrifying, hilarious, mind-blowing, stomach-churning tales you'll ever encounter -- sometimes all at once. — They are told by people who have answered an ad headlined "Writers' Retreat: Abandon Your Life for Three ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385509480
ISBN-10: 0385509480
Publication Date: 5/3/2005
Pages: 416
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 137 ratings
Publisher: Doubleday
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
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obsidianfire avatar reviewed Haunted on + 133 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 14
Loved it. This is the first book I've read by Palahniuk, and I haven't even seen or read "Fight Club". Some say this is not his best work, but since I have nothing to compare it to, I quite enjoyed it. If it's not his best than I can't wait to read more by him. This book is definately not for the faint of heart. It does get quite gruesome at times, and I grew up reading horror and watching slasher flicks, so that's saying something.

Gruesome though it may be I didn't really find it a horror story, so if that's what you are looking for you may be disapointed. It was at many times funny, and the people's behavior is horrific almost all the time.

I also loved the set up. Short stories are a love of mine, so combined with a novel, it's a perfect blend. Quite different than anything I have ever read before.
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Helpful Score: 14
Well - this is SOME book.
I am so impressed with so many things about this book - and at the same time so absolutely revolted with this dirty little monster.
Its a collection of short stories - each meant to be disturbing. And when Palahniuk is announcing that something is disturbing - he's not kidding.
Take 120 Days Of Sodom, mix it with Cantebury Tales and Ten Little Indians, throw in some big doses of hopelessness and the ugliest that humanity has to offer, and you end up with this book.
I like that stuff - and was repulsed.
Truly a book to experience - for better or worse. Peer not through the keyhole, lest ye be vexed.
Bibliocrates avatar reviewed Haunted on + 252 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 10
What a strange book! This was my first Chuck Palahniuk read, weird. It is made up of 23 stories, some better than others. Most of the stories are outrageous and twisted. The characters are unreal. It is a fascinating, entertaining book. I'm glad I read it, will read more Palahniuk for sure!
Circe avatar reviewed Haunted on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
I could not put this book down...at least after the first story. The first story is by far the most disturbing, I had to wait a couple of days after I read that one to pick it up again. Once I did though I was glad I stuck with it. It is an incredible book that will keep you thinking long after you have finished it. One warning, do not read this book while eating....
reviewed Haunted on + 34 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
You know if you are a Palahniuk reader, right? Well, this one will push even the most comfy of Palahniuk reader's grossout buttons at points throughout. I think I have decided I am not a Palahniuk fan.
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lildrafire avatar reviewed Haunted on + 117 more book reviews
This book is a collection of short stories all woven together by a central story. Each of the short stories are wild, out of this world crazy--from disgusting accounts of raping mannequins to a horrific pool accident--you'll be totally creeped out and mesmerized. The central story focuses on how we are such an entertainment driven culture. This is a must read for Palahniuk fans!
marcijo28 avatar reviewed Haunted on + 327 more book reviews
This was the first Palahniuk book I've ever read. Definitely different from what I've been reading. Wild imagination & a bit gruesome! I will read more!
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A collection of short stories, with a barely readable main story interlaced. This is definitely not Palahniuk's best novel. Some of short stories are interesting, but don't base Palahniuk's writing ability on it.
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ODD, bizarre, frightening, good read, leaves you thinking...
aliceinwonderlust avatar reviewed Haunted on
This book had me at the edge of my seat the entire time. Although it gets very graphic and sometimes uncomfortable, I couldn't put it down. MUST read.
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Got half-way through and just couldn't finish. The first story was extremely disturbing. Didn't bother me too much though. Well-written, just not my cup of tea. I found it hard to follow.

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