The Invention of Sound
The Invention of Sound
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Invention of Sound by Chuck Palahniuk follows a sound engineer and a grieving father entwined in Hollywood’s dark side. The engineer crafts perfect screams for movies, while the father searches for his missing daughter. Their paths converge as they confront the film industry’s secrets and their own obsessions with sound and loss.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Invention of Sound by Chuck Palahniuk is a darkly immersive tale exploring themes of obsession and the power of sound. Positively noted for its originality and Palahniuk's signature edgy style, some find the plot disjointed and the characters lacking depth. The novel is an audacious mix of horror and satire that leaves a strong impression.
Who Should Read The Invention of Sound?
Fans of dark, edgy thrillers with a taste for transgressive fiction will enjoy Chuck Palahniuk's The Invention of Sound. Readers who appreciate the unsettling narratives found in Bret Easton Ellis's American Psycho or Palahniuk's own Fight Club will be captivated by its blend of suspense and twisted humor.
10,711 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Los Angeles, California • Contemporary
2020
Adult
18+ years
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