The Awkward Duckling : A note on Survivor

Chuck Palahniuk may not be everyone's cup of  tea. With him , it's obvious what you're about to read has to be gruesome and grotesque in some way or the other. The book opens with the scene, where Mr Tender Branson  is narrating all the melodies that have struck a note in his not so happening and morbid life to a black box of a plane gone out of control. Since all younger sons of the Creedish 'Death Cult' are destined to become house cleaner, half past the book you will be thoroughly entertained with the intricate description of the routine meticulously written in Mr Branson's daily planner. Who even assists people on their already depressed lives and convince then to commit suicide on his infamously running hotline. Story halfway through gets a romantic twist when tender falls deeper into confusion spending time with a psychic woman, who stays committed to him when he takes on the national television to become a media cult. That's when things spiral out of control and leaves you in ambiguity on how to go about and finish the book .There is thorough play with satires and ridiculous humour until the end. Palahniuk is always ready to explores the deep psyche of the human mind in his writing ensuring you feel the emptiness of your gut by the end of every page. Most importantly you will realise how it has freshens up your perspective of whatever was deemed to be horrifying to you.  To end with an excerpt which men suffering from hair loss must recite.

The Prayer to Prevent Hair Loss

God of ultimate stewardship,

Shepherd of thine flock,

As You would succor the least of Your charges,

As You would rescue the most lost of Your lambs,

Restore to me the full measure of my glory.

Preserve in me the remainder of my youth.

All of Creation is Yours to provide.

All of Creation is Yours to withhold.

God in limitless bounty.

Consider my suffering.

Amen.