About the Author
Chuck Palahniuk
ISBN 9780099458371
Rs. 800
Vintage
Haunted
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy dark, satirical fiction with a meta-narrative twist
Twenty-three aspiring artists, lured by an ad for an "Artists Retreat," find themselves isolated in a dilapidated, cavernous theater. Cut off from the outside world and facing dwindling supplies, their desperate circumstances fuel increasingly horrifying, hilarious, and stomach-churning tales. As their isolation deepens, the line between fiction and reality blurs, and their machinations grow more devious, each vying to become the protagonist of the inevitable story that will emerge from their shared plight.Why You Should Read? Experience Chuck Palahniuk's signature blend of dark humor, satire, and unsettling narrative. Explore a unique meta-narrative structure where stories are told within a gripping tale of survival. Witness the chilling descent of human nature when pushed to its most extreme limits. Engage with a provocative and unforgettable examination of art, desperation, and the power of storytelling.
Highlights
- Signature blend of dark humor, satire, and unsettling narrative
- Meta-narrative structure: stories within a survival tale
- Examines human nature under extreme isolation and desperation
- Provocative look at art, desperation, and storytelling
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All by Chuck Palahniuk →Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It follows twenty-three aspiring artists who answer an ad for an 'Artists Retreat' and become trapped in a dilapidated theater, where their desperate circumstances lead to horrifying and hilarious tales.
What is the narrative structure?
The book uses a meta-narrative structure, with stories told within a larger tale of survival, blurring the line between fiction and reality.
What themes does it explore?
It explores themes of isolation, desperation, artistic ambition, and the power of storytelling, showing how human nature can descend when pushed to extremes.
Who is the author?
Chuck Palahniuk, known for his dark humor and satirical style, which is evident in this work.




