FIGHT CLUB

Palahniuk’s bestselling debut novel, which was made into a movie starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, is revisited with this rousing narration by Jim Colby. With such memorable past performances from the two Hollywood actors, the challenge of breathing new life into this story is immense. Happily, Jim Colby delivers a raw intensity that is spot-on for the twisted mind of the protagonist. As the evil Tyler Durden, Colby is astonishing, capturing every inch of the character’s darkness while still projecting his sense of humor. The result is a performance that draws its inspiration from Palahniuk’s well-crafted characters and not from the memorable acting roles most will remember upon starting the first track. L.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/NOV 08]