Burnt Tongues
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (797 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1605427349 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Transgressive fiction authors write stories some are afraid to tell. Stories with taboo subjects, unique voices, shocking images—nothing safe or dry.Burnt Tongues is a collection of transgressive stories selected by a rigorous nomination and vetting process and hand-selected by Chuck Palahniuk, author of Fight Club, as the best of The Cult workshop.These stories run the gamut from horrific and fantastic to humorous and touching, but each leaves a lasting impression.Some may say even a scar.
Matt Egan’s A Vodka Kind of Girl recounts the sad fate of a calorie-counting, bulimic woman. In this collection of 20 contemporary short stories, lead editor Palahniuk makes certain each piece qualifies as an example of both first-rate craftsmanship and something that pushes the envelope of social acceptability. Classic novels such as Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment, featuring the murderous Raskolnikov, for instance, can be categorized as transgressive fiction. Anyone looking for boundary-breaking tales that also pack a haunting, powerful punch will find hours of entertainment here. In Neil Krolicki’s opening tale, Live This Down, three humiliated high-s
"Minimalist, Grotesque, Transgressive" according to Ron K. OK, the tales are twisted, but not really NSFW. Videos might be NSFW, so might pictures. (My Kindle epub has no pictures). Generally speaking, if you are reading some of these stories at work, you won’t get busted. Just don’t read them on a “parents take their kids to work day.” If you do, don’t let your kids read over your shoulder.Burnt Tongues is a collection of short stories edited by Chuck Palahniuk. Note the subtitle: An Antholog. Oh chuck Shannon Chuck and friends didn't let me down. Dark gross funny scary grimy. A whip across the face Steve Watson The author is at his abrasive and iconoclastic best, as the short-story form appears to condense and concentrate his energy rather than truncate his astonishing vision.