Choke

Summary

The novel «Choke» tells the story of Victor Mancini, a former medical student who works at a historical park, portraying an 18th-century colonist. Victor earns money for his mother's treatment by pretending to choke in restaurants, eliciting sympathy from people who then send him money. He also attends support groups for sex addicts, where he meets others with various dependencies. Throughout the story, Victor tries to come to terms with his past, his relationship with his mother, and his own inner demons. The book explores themes of addiction, identity, and human nature with Palahniuk's characteristic dark humor and satire.