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Fight Club

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Fiction Classics Fiction Mystery & Thriller Mystery & Thriller

by Chuck Palahniuk

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4.20 (365.3K ratings)
calendar_today 1996
description 218 pages

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk holds a highly rated rating of 4.20 out of 5, based on 365.3K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 218 pages.

About Fight Club

It follows the experiences of an unnamed protagonist struggling with insomnia. Inspired by his doctor's exasperated remark that insomnia is not suffering, the protagonist finds relief by impersonating a seriously ill person in several support groups. Then he meets a mysterious man named Tyler Durden and establishes an underground fighting club as radical psychotherapy.

Detail Value
Author Chuck Palahniuk
Published 1996
Pages 218
Genres Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller
Average Rating 4.20 / 5.00
Total Ratings 365,349

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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365.3K ratings
With a rating of 4.20, Fight Club is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs above expectations. With 365.3K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

4.20
This Book
3.99
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Fight Club?

Fight Club is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Fight Club worth reading?

Based on 365.3K reader ratings, Fight Club has an average score of 4.20 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Fight Club?

Fight Club has 218 pages.

Who wrote Fight Club?

Fight Club was written by Chuck Palahniuk. It was first published in 1996.

What is the ISBN for Fight Club?

The ISBN-13 for Fight Club is 9780393327340.0.

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