Chuck Palahniuk | Psychological Thriller, Horror Fiction, and Dark Humor
Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
Haunted by Chuck Palahniuk
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A Transgressive Satirical Novel of Locked Writers' Retreats, Trauma Memoirs, and Extreme Vanity
Seventeen aspiring writers answer an advertisement for an exclusive, secluded three-month retreat run by Mr. Whittier, only to be locked inside an abandoned, unheated theater without electricity or food supplies.
Operating under the delusion that their suffering will create a lucrative media story, the writers intentionally destroy their remaining food and heat. To fabricate the most horrific trauma memoir possible, they perform extreme self-mutilation and sabotage escape attempts in a dark satire of reality media and literary ambition.
Why You’ll Love This Book
Chuck Palahniuk delivers a darkly satirical frame narrative featuring twenty-three transgressive stories, including the infamous story "Guts." Essential reading for fans of Bret Easton Ellis, Irvine Welsh, and Hubert Selby Jr.
Edition & Specifications
Edition & Specifications
Publisher: Anchor Books
Pages: 411
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 2005
ISBN: 9781400032822
Condition Note:
Front and back covers exhibit chipping along the edges from normal wear and aging, though the cover art remains bright and vibrant. The spine is square and well-preserved with minimal creasing. A solid, structurally sound copy.
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