In my book, The Diary of an Oxygen Thief by an anonymous author, the main character Holden Caulfield goes from woman to woman and shot glass to shot glass everyday. Caulfield struggles from keeping a serious relationship and that is due to the fact that he has a very unique and strange kink. He gets himself going by mentally hurting the girls he goes out with. Right when a girl starts to fall for him and picture creating a family with him is when he swoops in a starts to talk her down and insult her. Suddenly, just like every other love story, a girl comes along and the behavior of Caulfield starts to change... or not. The main character is real with himself. Caulfield is a successful man and makes a large amount of money but he has problems, just like all of us. He goes to AA but should also be going to a therapist for his kink.
Personally, when I first started reading the book I was dumbfounded. I had to get use to the type of language the author uses in the novel. At one point I felt like I was violating someone's actual diary. It is very uncomfortable to read, but it is that kind of book that you can't let go until you finish. I know it sounds weird but it was a good book. One of a kind. If you are looking for a book similar to 50 shades of gray but with a little more alcohol and unstable minds this is the book for you. The reason why I picked this book was because it was the smallest book we had at my library at home. I am kind of glad I picked it though. The book is also fairly short with only 160 pages. I recommend.
I read this book and it was honestly really good. I loved this book because it made me want to read so much more and when i finally finished i was sad. This book rocks!
ReplyDeleteThe minute I read the first few lines of this book I knew I had to get it. I just found it so interesting how some people can actually have the mentality Caulfield has while being in a relationship. It makes me wonder what really goes on in people's heads. Overall, I give it a 10/10.
ReplyDeleteThis book seems very intriguing. I see how it can be uncomfortable, but based on what you have said, it makes me want to read it. Also, 160 pages sounds like my type of book, so i might just have to.
ReplyDeleteThis kind of reminds me of Big Little Lies with a twist of 50 Shades! Honestly if you enjoyed this novel you may like Big Little Lies, it has a more in depth story with a crazy plot twist, if I summarize it I'm worried I'll say too much.
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