What book have you read that wasn’t subjectively “bad” but you regrets reading all the same?

For me, Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. The book was engaging and it kept me on my toes, but I just with I hadn’t “poisoned my head” with all the graphic gore that was in there. I years later i still think about this and how I really wish I had never read it.

Question inspired by a comment /u/PrincessOfWales made in another thread :)

  • luvmydobies@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

    I liked it ok but had I known what the big reveal was I probably wouldn’t have read it

    • taylorbagel14@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      When I got to that part I actually had to go back and read it like 3 times because I couldn’t understand what was happening. Which I think was the point, like when you’re in a situation like that, it IS sudden and confusing with a lot going on. Definitely one that sticks with you!

      • luvmydobies@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Yeah, same, it took me 2-3 times to fully grasp what was going on, and I think you’re right about it being intentional.

        The part that stuck with me the most was the part about the foot. I can’t get that image out of my head and I get chills everytime I think about it.

    • tpgirl@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll is phenomenal. I recommend. I just finished it. It succeeds where LGA fails.

    • ninalita@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      This book is on my ‘to read’ list. You’ve all got me rethinking that now!

    • SoggyAnalyst@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I read this book but CAN NOT remember the ending at all! I’ll have to read a plot summary