Fight Club (Chuck Palahniuk)

"Fight Club" by Chuck Palahniuk is a novel about an unnamed narrator suffering from modern discontent and insomnia. He forms an underground fight club with a charismatic soapmaker, Tyler Durden, as a way to regain control and vitality through raw, physical combat. The story explores themes of identity, consumerism, masculinity, and rebellion against societal norms. As the fight club's influence grows, it evolves into a larger, more anarchistic movement, culminating in chaos and self-discovery. Ultimately, the novel questions the constructs of modern life and explores the internal struggle for authenticity and meaning.