About the Author
Chuck Palahniuk
ISBN 9780099453987
Rs. 800
Vintage
Diary
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy dark psychological thrillers and subversive fiction.
Misty Tracy Wilmot's husband, Peter, is in a coma following a suicide attempt. Once an aspiring artist, Misty now works as a resort maid on Waytansea Island, her dreams shattered. She uncovers Peter's disturbing secret: he has been hiding rooms in refurbished houses and scrawling ominous messages on the walls. As lawsuits mount, Misty, feeling compelled by the spirit of a 19th-century artist, begins to paint compulsively again. Her mother-in-law and doctor confiscate the canvases, hinting at a sinister plan involving Misty and the island's many tourists.Why You Should Read? Explore a dark psychological thriller with elements of gothic horror. Delve into themes of artistic obsession, manipulation, and revenge. Experience Chuck Palahniuk's signature unsettling and subversive narrative style. Unravel a chilling conspiracy set against the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic island.
Highlights
- Set on Waytansea Island, a seemingly idyllic location with a sinister undercurrent.
- Protagonist is a former artist working as a resort maid, adding a layer of social commentary.
- Features themes of artistic obsession and manipulation, typical of Palahniuk's style.
- Uncovers a chilling conspiracy involving the island's tourists and a 19th-century artist's spirit.
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All by Chuck Palahniuk →Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It follows Misty Tracy Wilmot, whose husband is in a coma after a suicide attempt. She discovers his disturbing secret and becomes compelled to paint, leading to a sinister plan involving the island's tourists.
Who is the author?
Chuck Palahniuk, known for his unsettling and subversive narrative style.
What genre is this book?
It is a dark psychological thriller with elements of gothic horror.
Where is the story set?
On Waytansea Island, where the protagonist works as a resort maid.
What are the main themes?
Artistic obsession, manipulation, and revenge, among others.




