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Diary
By Palahniuk, Chuck
Diary
The bestselling author of "Fight Club, Choke," and "Lullaby" continues his 21st-century reinvention of the horror novel in this scary and profound look at mankind's quest for some sort of immortality. "Diary" takes the form of a "coma diary" kept by one Misty Tracy Wilmot as her husband lies senseless in a hospital after a suicide attempt.
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Authors:
Palahniuk, Chuck
Copyright:
2003
Format:
Paperback
GTIN13:
9781400032815
ISBN10:
1400032814
Page Count:
272
Dimensions:
5.56x0.6x8.06
Publisher:
Anchor Books
Jacket Notes:
Misty Wilmot has had it. Once a promising young artist, she's now stuck on an island ruined by tourism, drinking too much and working as a waitress in a hotel. Her husband, a contractor, is in a coma after a suicide attempt, but that doesn't stop his clients from threatening Misty with lawsuits over a series of vile messages they've found on the walls of houses he remodeled.
Suddenly, though, Misty finds her artistic talent returning as she begins a period of compulsive painting. Inspired but confused by this burst of creativity, she soon finds herself a pawn in a larger conspiracy that threatens to cost hundreds of lives. What unfolds is a dark, hilarious story from America's most inventive nihilist, and Palahniuk's most impressive work to date.
Suddenly, though, Misty finds her artistic talent returning as she begins a period of compulsive painting. Inspired but confused by this burst of creativity, she soon finds herself a pawn in a larger conspiracy that threatens to cost hundreds of lives. What unfolds is a dark, hilarious story from America's most inventive nihilist, and Palahniuk's most impressive work to date.
Strand Notes
In this national bestseller, Misty Wilmot, in the aftermath of her husband's botched suicide attempt that leaves him a vegetable, begins a "coma diary," recording her miseries on the once exclusive Waytansea Island. Struggling as a waitress for the invading hordes of tourists, her dreams of becoming a famous painter seem to vanish. Yet strange events occur. Apocalyptic messages are found, and she uncovers eerie warning that appear meant for her. While the island continues to be overrun by outsiders, long-time residents become determined to "Get Misty Painting Again" - as part of a nefarious plot to reclaim the island, escaping literary categorization along the way to a great read. 272p. Pap.
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Misty Wilmot has had it. Once a promising young artist, she's now stuck on an island ruined by tourism, drinking too much and working as a waitress in a hotel. Her husband, a contractor, is in a coma after a suicide attempt, but that doesn't stop his clients from threatening Misty with lawsuits over a series of vile messages they've found on the walls of houses he remodeled. Suddenly, though, Misty finds her artistic talent returning as she begins a period of compulsive painting. Inspired but confused by this burst of creativity, she soon finds herself a pawn in a larger conspiracy that threatens to cost hundreds of lives. What unfolds is a dark, hilarious story from America's most inventive nihilist, and Palahniuk's most impressive work to date.
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