Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk (2005, Paperback, Reprint)

Like many, I had heard of the book "Fight Club" after seeing the movie. As soon as I found out that it was based on a novel, I remember thinking to myself;

How could this be a book?

Is that even possible?

The movie alone was so unbelievable that if it were done wrong, it would've been a horrible mess. But it was done just right, and the results were amazing.
That worried me, because I absolutely LOVED the movie. It's one of my favorites. The book was COMPLETELY different from the movie, and not in a good way. I was hesitant at first, but about a year or two ago I decided to give it a shot. And am I ever glad that I did. "Fight Club" is an outstanding novel. The writing is so refreshing and shows us the mind of a promising new author, Chuck Palahniuk. This was his very first novel, and I found that so amazing. Because this was one incredible debut. I have read plenty of novels all from different kinds of authors, but I have NEVER read a debut as incredible or impressive as this.
To give you a brief idea of what the book is about without giving away too much is it revolves around the narrator, an insomniac who can't get a grip on his life. With insomnia everything is a distraction. He can't focus on his job, he can't focus on people, and most of all, he can't focus on his life. Soon enough, he meets a slippery soap salesman, Tyler Durden, who is about to show our narrator a new outlook on life. And this is where they invent "Fight Club." It doesn't take long before everything starts to get out of control....WAY out of control, to one shocking climax and finale. (Don't think you have the answers because you've seen the movie. TRUST me on this one.)
This is a humorous novel with some darkness to it. It is both funny and thrilling at the same time. The book is filled with some of the most memorable lines; some that were used in the movie, others that were not. This is dark satire at its finest.
Know this; reading the book and watching the movie are two different experiences. Yes there are similarities, and there are differences. The only thing is that unlike "The Fan," the differences in the novel "Fight Club" really work and doesn't take away anything from anyone who was a fan of the film. It still stays true to the idea and story. Chances are you will enjoy the differences. That alone gives you a reason for reading, since you know it's going to be a different ride.
After reading "Fight Club," I knew that Chuck Palahniuk had a unique voice and talent. And I have found myself to be right from reading some of his other novels. (So far I have read this, "Choke," and "Lullaby.") This is a very easy book to read. Not for people who get grossed out easily, though. If you have seen the movie, read the book. If not, still read the book. I can't really say which is better, the movie or the book. To me, they were both different experiences, and I found them both just as enjoyable. But one thing for sure, all the credit should be given to Palahniuk. After all, "Fight Club" came from his mind.

First rule of fight Club. Your not suppose to talk about Fight Club. I'm about to break that first rule. An Insomniac narrator who never gives his real name tries to find out what he's alive for. His doctor refuses to prescribe him meds and suggests he participates in support groups. He cries and pretends he has the diseases everyone else has and learns to sleep once again. Another "faker" starts to take part in the same support groups and keeps the poor narrorator from crying. He once again forgets how to sleep. He searches for something more and soon runs into Tyler Durden, the solution to all his problems.

This book was amazing. I definatly reccommend it. I bought it because my best friend loves Chuck Palahniuk. Fight Club was the only book she didn't own and I decided I needed to own it.

I watched "Fight Club," the film, and was mesmerized by it. When I found out it started with a book, I had to have it, but was filled with a sort of polarizing anxiety. Will the book betray the characters and quotes I'd grown to love? Would the premise even be slightly the same?

Turns out, the book was incredible. Although there are some major and minor differences between the film and the novel, they both hold their own. If you loved the film, chances are you'll love the book as well. It's worth buying.

The writing is flawless, yet raw. The author is truly a treasure of our time in a time where treasures are few and disillusions are, unfortunately, many. It's definitely one for every bookcase.

A couple of years ago, I saw Fight Club (the movie) starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt (GORGEOUS!). The unique, albeit confusing, plot kept me fascinated. Recently, as I was browsing eBay's book section, I came across a good deal on this book. I had heard it was good, and I wanted to see if the movie really did it justice. Right away I understood why the movie was made with such an intense style. Chuck Palahnuik's severe writing style and intriguing characters made this a very thrilling book.

Ok, I really like the movie, "Fight Club", that is based on the book by Chuck Palahnuik with the same name. If you're like me, I usually read a book and after seeing the movie, I think "The book was so much better than the movie" and most of the time, this is true. I think this time the book complements the movie.
The style of writing used, the chronological order of events, and the thoughts of the characters in "Fight Club" the book are very disjointed and irregular. This was not an easy read for me, but as I said before I really liked the movie... The book is well worth the effort to read it. I can tell that alot of effort was made to make the movie more easy to understand by filling in gaps intentionally left in the book. I highly recommend "Fight Club".