Chuck Palahniuk is an American novelist and journalist, best known for his novels Fight Club, Choke, and Pygmy. His work often includes elements of transgressive fiction, satire, and black comedy. He has been called "the voice of Generation X" and "the most dangerous writer in America." Palahniuk's novels are characterized by their nonlinear narratives, dark humor, and metafictional elements. His writing often explores themes of existentialism, mental illness, addiction, and abuse. His work has been compared to that of Kurt Vonnegut, Hunter S. Thompson, and Bret Easton Ellis. Palahniuk's first novel, Fight Club, was published in 1996. The novel became a cult classic and was made into a film by David Fincher in 1999. Palahniuk's second novel, Choke, was published in 2001. The novel was made into a film by Clark Gregg in 2008. Palahniuk's third novel, Pygmy, was published in 2009. Palahniuk has also published several collections of short stories, including Haunted in 2005 and Make Something Up in 2014. He has also written two non-fiction books, Fugitives and Refugees in 2003 and Stranger Than Fiction in 2004. Palahniuk's work is often controversial and has been banned in several schools and libraries. However, his novels have also been praised for their insight into modern culture and their dark humor.