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 :)

  • TuckRaker@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Perfume is a strange story that contains parts that make you wonder if the author was ok when he wrote. The ending brings no redemption for anyone involved. There were times I actually felt gross while reading it. I wouldn’t say I regret it, but it’s dark. The message seems to be humanity is garbage

    • ghostconvos@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I love that book! But yes, it’s bleak. To me it was about what happens when people are made monstrous by misery and obsession.

    • Sinovera@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      Perfume was very thought provoking. I kinda feel like I need to read it again for full comprehension.