Last miserable book you read

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whatausername · 18/10/2023 23:21

What was the last book you read that left you thinking what a miserable story it was?

For me it was Flaubert's The Three Tales. That left me in need of a glass of wine and some comedy.

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Bookwormmumuk · 18/10/2023 23:30

I read Jude the Obscure this year by Thomas Hardy and that was pretty bleak. I also read Mayflies this year and thought it was excellently done.

MontyJames · 18/10/2023 23:30

I have started reading "In Plain Sight" about Jimmy Savile because I watched the drama last week. Goes without saying how grim it is. Had to have a break last night from it.

jellycat · 18/10/2023 23:27

The Secret History by Donna Tarrt. I only persevered because it was a book group pick. We all hated it!

Highlyflavouredgravy · 18/10/2023 23:25

I am part way through shugie bains and have abandoned it. I don't want to read about domestic violence, rape, alcoholism, etc etc

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