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Survivor 1999, a satiric novel by chuck palahniuk, tells the story of tender branson, a member of the death cult creedish church. A really strong story, brilliantly delivered and cleverly written, survivor is chuck. Survivor is the story of tender branson, who becomes the last surviving member of what the media calls the. Survivor by palahniuk, chuck and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Survivor by chuck palahniuk, first edition abebooks.
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