Review by Beaver (2007-11-25)
Dairy has a gripping unique beginning that really draws you in. It's an interesting and odd mystery that actually makes good use of the second person narrative. The story slows down and becomes somewhat less interesting as it goes along, and the ending is a bit of a let down. The story reminded me some of The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. 7/10

Review by freejazz (2005-05-23)
This is the third Chuck Palahniuk book that I have read. The first being 'fight club' and the second being 'lullaby'. I didn't think lullaby was that great, but appriciated the power of the story none the less.

The author has a very unique writing style that is very addictive.

In Diary, you are in a coma. You, the reader are Peter, the husband of Misty. This Diary is being directed at you. The author uses a mix of first, second, and third person : all telling the same story in an amazing way!

As an artist this story had even more impact on me (knowing all of the artists discussed, among other details of color, etc) And only halfway (maybe even less) way though I knew it was going to be one of my favorites (top 10). The story is quite inspirational and provides a lot of insights (while also haveing a fictinal/mystery/etc story that will keep you reading for many reasons)

10/10

Review by mrdude (2005-02-11)
Diary by Chuck Palahniuk is a coma Diary of Misty whose husband Peter is in a coma after attempting suicide.

This is the second book I have read by Palahniuk, the first being fight club. Palahniuk definitely has a specific writing style and although this book is vastly different from fight club, his voice still shines through.

The book is written as an actual Diary of the main character, misty, who is writing the entries to her husband who is in a coma. The narrator definitely has a very unique voice, often referring to herself in the third person as well as referring to her husband as though he is a separate person rather than the recipient of the diary. Palahniuk uses this style quite well, having misty say something about her husband in this removed manner and then reiterating her statement directly back to the reader.

The story itself is quite upsetting and the main character has a very grotesque look of herself and the world. Still the writing is brilliant and presents captivating ideas and theories. Palahniuk's use of imagery is astounding and he paints a entirely unique version of reality for his readers. This was definitely well worth the read and I intend to read more of this authors works because of it.

(Also posted at the IBDoF)