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Why did I read 'On The Beach'?

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 07/01/2013 20:01

Saw a recommendation here and thought it sounds just up my street.

It's the saddest book I've ever read :(

I dreamt about it last night (was up to the last chapter) and haven't been able to get it out of my head today. I just finished it it. Waaaaaah

So sad :(

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 07/01/2013 20:10

Oh good! Because I don't think I could go through that again! And I love post apocalyptic stuff.
Don't think it helped that the weather today exactly matched the weather in the book Grin

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 07/01/2013 20:08

There are awfully sad bits in it but overall, no, it's more uplifting.

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OhYouBadBadKitten · 07/01/2013 20:07

I've not. Is it also very sad? I need a few days to pull myself together before I tackle any more of his books!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 07/01/2013 20:05

Awwww. Dp bought it for me for Christmas, so I will be re-reading it soon! Have you read 'A Town Like Alice?' Even better!