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PDF Download Make Something Up: Stories You Cant Unread Ebook MAKE SOMETHING UP: STORIES YOU CANT UNREAD PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Chuck Palahniuk | 336 pages | 26 May 2015 | Doubleday Books | 9780385538053 | English | United States Make Something Up: Stories You Cant Unread PDF Book Open Preview See a Problem? It's terrifying. I also like the fact that a well-written one has a concentrated punch that leaves you pondering it for days. But it also captures perfectly a certain mentality of teenage-hood, that I don't think I've ever seen depicted quite so clearly. Here he is choking a porn star. Ask a question Ask a question If you would like to share feedback with us about pricing, delivery or other customer service issues, please contact customer service directly. View 1 comment. Many of them just seem offensive for the sake of being offensive. Error rating book. Im saying this book is great for the fans, and not all the fans. The Rock Hudsons tried to stop people coming here the same way do-gooders tried to block people going to murder their unborn kids. It's where your experience of the world is limited, and reality seems so awful, that it also seems that just about anything is possible. This story collection renewed my love for his storytelling capabilities. And in other stories, the absurdity of both life and death are on full display; in "Zombies," the best and brightest of a high school prep school become tragically addicted to the latest drug craze: electric shocks from cardiac defibrillators. The characters are often forced to choose between what they want and what the outside world wants for them. If you are already a fan, you should skip this and re-read Fight Club. It really pains me to give this book such a low rating. The best stories are currently set to be published in Burnt Tongues , a forthcoming anthology, with an introduction written by Chuck himself. This is my first experience with the author, apart from the movie adaptation of Fight Club. Intercut with this are scenes that gradually reveal details of a house fire their family experienced. The lowest-priced brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Nevertheless, this story about several levels of bigotry and false assumptions is thought-provoking, and well-crafted. Some messed-up tragedy to scour us clean and leave us open and gaping for change. The author's polished his flair on this via copious racist remarks. I think he's become a very popular author to Haha! Make Something Up: Stories You Cant Unread Writer Cannibal - Hmm, well, this one succeeds in being disgusting, but I wasn't convinced on a logical level. See all 7 reviews. Incidentally, the title is not very representative of the content. Email required Address never made public. And in other stories, the absurdity of both life and death are on full display: in "Zombies," the best and brightest of a high school prep school become tragically addicted to the latest drug craze--electric shocks from cardiac defibrillators; in "Knock, Knock," a son hopes to tell one last off-color joke to a father in his final moments; and in "Tunnel of Love," a massage therapist runs the curious practice of providing "relief" to dying clients. The Author Just kidding! There are a slew of racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic remarks. All watch in tense drama as Coyote throws down his gauntlet in an ultimate challenge for promotion. My favorites were: Zombies, Red Sultans Big Boy, Why Coyote never had money for parking, why aardvark never landen on 6 days and pages after, the book number 14 in the list, until now only 4 are left of the author. Released in by Anchor Books, Make Something Up is a short story collection, to my knowledge only like the second collection Palahniuk has ever made. I love the idea of Tyler being sort of hereditary, and I thought some o I feel like I say this about every short story collection I read. Community Reviews. There are a couple of interesting stories in here but ultimately it's the same shock for the sake of shock crap with a heavy handed twist. Where does this read fall? Happy Reading, AmberBug Chuck is back. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Why do I think I want to read this? Jun 07, Kaileigh rated it did not like it. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I especially liked some of the self-referential bits within stories, because it really highlights the tongue-in-cheek nature of so much of Palahniuk's work. Rosa God, Cavak! While I "can't unread," I do greatly look forward to forgetting many of these as soon as I can and am very grateful I did not buy this. Be imaginative Great short story variety by a very skilled writer. Wonderful concentrated shots of Palahniuk. Make Something Up: Stories You Cant Unread Reviews This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Chuck credits writing Lullaby with helping him cope with the tragic death of his father. Email address. To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy. Additional details. There are so many good lines to choose from, but my favorite line so far is. How about now? You read this transgressive-feeling story that's ultimately about living up to your own potential. See all 21 - All listings for this product. They need a wake up call. Refresh and try again. When you start to see yourself in this character, when you really feel for him in the last pages of that story, you see the great trick that's been pulled on you. There are stories about the unexpected side effects of soul- sucking jobs and tales of inexplicable acts of depravity. It's where your experience of the world is limited, and reality seems so awful, that it also seems that just about anything is possible. It's disgusting. Thank you for signing up! I can tell he worked harder on some th The book did kind of leave me conflicted. The Rock Hudsons tried to stop people coming here the same way do-gooders tried to block people going to murder their unborn kids. And in other stories, the absurdity of both life and death are on full display; in "Zombies," the best and brightest of a high school prep school become tragically addicted to the latest drug craze: electric shocks from cardiac defibrillators. Inclinations - My favorite story in the book. There's rape jokes and just derogatory comments about women in general. Found myself hoping for a different ending, but much better than the past couple of duds. Hardcover Chuck Palahniuk. In "Knock, Knock," a son hopes to tell one last off-color joke to a father in his final moments, while in "Tunnel of Love," a massage therapist runs the curious practice of providing 'relief' to dying clients. There are a couple of interesting stories in here but ultimately it's the same shock for the sake of shock crap with a heavy handed twist. Point is: these stories clearly stand out in my head and they were entertaining while I read them. The malapropisms also serve as double-entendres, for example: 'Jehovah's Witless. A sweet, heartwarming, positive story from Palahniuk? Manufacturers, suppliers and others provide what you see here, and we have not verified it. Maybe 3. However when the company is faced with the test of selling a problematic kind of cheese that has the fragrance of feces and burning hair with a touch of salmonella, an unforgettable cast of characters appear. Share this: Twitter Facebook Email Tumblr. It's terrifying. But, given that this is Palahniuk, you kind of know that a disturbing twist is coming At this point I think I am getting the author's schtick because really how could you not in this story , but I am really beginning to wish he'd consistently develop the quality of his work rather than skating by on content and effect. Knock-Knock - Not a strong story, this paved the way for my unhappiness on a huge level, I started thinking I would have to quit Palahniuk for good. And then here it was, like an answer to his Palahniuk prayers!!! Add to list. Still there is no real comparison. But, although I feel that at times the gross-out element veers into the gratuitous, at other times it's effective and appropriate. I have to be honest and say I had a really hard time reading this book and am now having an even tougher time trying to answer these questions. Nate I don't know where you went to Question School, but I think you may need to go back. Write a review See all reviews Write a review. Like this: Like Loading This is a thoughtful, insightful story - if you can get past the subject matter, which is not for the squeamish. View all 3 comments. Make Something Up: Stories You Cant Unread Read Online You don't need to "unread" them, you need to never have read them to begin with. My favorite was "Zombies," where high school prep school become tragically addicted to the latest drug craze: electric shocks from cardiac defibrillators thus rendering them less than prep school ready. The author does a great job of capturing the selfishness and selflessness of teenagers. He observed the lives of immoral creatures, the grotesques, the despicable, and the misfits, and he collected new materials for his book.
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