Survivor Audio Book Review
Survivor – An Audio Book Review
- Author: Chuck Palahniuk
- Narrated by: Paul Garcia
- Length: 7 hours and 55 minutes
- Unabridged
- Genre: Black Comedy
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Survivor Audio Book Summary:
The last surviving member of the Creedish Death Cult, Tender Branson, is now also all alone at 39,000 feet above ground. How did he get to this point in his life? Now is his chance to go down in a blaze as he tells his life story through the recorder of the doomed Flight 2039. He will speak of a time when he was a simple and obedient Creedish to a steroid and collagen packed media messiah. As expected of Chuck Palahniuk, he is once again able to tell a hilarious satire about the thin line that separates sanity from complete lunacy in our modern society.
One reason to listen:
From the author of Fight Club, Choke and Haunted, this is another satirical look into the darker side of society as well as the human mind injected with Palahniuk’s unique style of storytelling.
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Reactions:
“When this book started I wasn’t sure of what to make of the depressed, monotone delivery of Tender Branson’s autobiography, but it quickly drew me in. Despite the fact that you know things aren’t going to ending well, it just draws you in to see exactly how they got this bad. Tender follows a narrow line of puppy-dog-lost and sociopath — but Palahniuk had me routing for this anti-hero, right up to the end. If you are looking for shiny happy people, this isn’t your choice. But looking for flawed and funny people this book delivers and was a great ‘listen’, although I felt a little Schadenfreude about it ” – A
“After reading the reviews on this book I thought what the heck, why not give it a read. I did and I’m not disappointed. Even though we knew the ending at the start it was a fun getting there. I will now search more by this author.” – Kendall
“Not your typical book, but very entertaining. I found myself listening to it whenever I could. It is full of interesting but logical twists and turns. A worthy listen.” – Dave
“Mr. Palahniuk has a style of writing that I would describe as a rollercoaster ride. While some of his stories are fast paced, exciting and fun; this ride left me drained and feeling queasy. When the narration was over, I was happy to lift the safety bar and leave. Your experience may be different though.” – R. Flaherty
“The thing that I’ve always liked about Chuck P’s books is that they are generally less about story and more about odd coincidence. In answering one burning question about a character, he generally opens about ten new mysteries, and that makes his work really compelling. This book is no different, though I felt it dragged a bit in the last quarter. Still, he’s never predictable, always surprising, and often disturbing — a trio of characteristics that keep me coming back for more. If you travel through a Chuck P novel without running across an image that sticks with you for the rest of your life, then you’re probably dead from the belly button both directions.” – Adam
Score on Audible: 4.9 out of 5
Score on Amazon: 4.3 out of 5
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