BURNT TONGUES

Chuck Palahniuk, a writer known for his unapologetically visceral works, gathered these selected stories, carefully curated to make listeners as uncomfortable as possible. Highly transgressive, this audiobook offers over a dozen short stories with wildly varying topics. The common thread among them is one of intent--each story's goal is to evoke emotion and stir troubling thoughts in listeners. With such a wide range of scenarios, each striving to generate a different set of emotions, the audiobook benefits from the variety and versatility of the full cast. The performers give each story an individualized style and feel that enhance the vision of each writer. Overall, this disturbing collection will appeal to listeners who are enthralled by the taboo. N.H. 2021 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2021]