Darkstroke

Damned (Damned, #1)

Damned (Damned, #1) book cover
D(
Fiction Fantasy Horror Fiction

by Chuck Palahniuk

starstarstarstar_halfstar
3.38 (33.8K ratings)
calendar_today 2011
description 256 pages

Damned by Chuck Palahniuk holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.38 out of 5, based on 33.8K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 256 pages.

About Damned

The newest Palahniuk novel concerns Madison, a thirteen year old girl who finds herself in Hell, unsure of why she will be there for all eternity, but tries to make the best of it.

The author described the novel as "if The Shawshank Redemption had a baby by The Lovely Bones and it was raised by Judy Blume." And "it's kind of like The Breakfast Club set in Hell."

Detail Value
Author Chuck Palahniuk
Published 2011
Pages 256
Genres Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Fiction
Average Rating 3.38 / 5.00
Total Ratings 33,787

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.4
starstarstarstar_halfstar
33.8K ratings
With a rating of 3.38, Damned is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.38
This Book
3.99
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Damned?

Damned is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Damned worth reading?

Based on 33.8K reader ratings, Damned has an average score of 3.38 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."

How many pages is Damned?

Damned has 256 pages.

Who wrote Damned?

Damned was written by Chuck Palahniuk. It was first published in 2011.

What is the ISBN for Damned?

The ISBN-13 for Damned is 9780385671100.0.

Data sourced from community book ratings and reviews. Last updated: April 15, 2026