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nicoleanthony's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
literally_mint's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
real_vivi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Vomit
honeybunchesofoats06's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Chronic illness, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Alcohol
ghromidko's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
niclore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
aquaria127's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
andrew_t's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Gaslighting
Honestly, don't read it unless you have literally nothing else and are getting on a short bus ride, because at least once you're done you can throw it away in a nearby trash can.nymnphi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
to compare Diary of an Oxygen Thief to Lolita is like comparing a slice of cake to a charred cookie. yes, they are both baked goods in their own right, only one is enjoyable and a masterpiece in its own right.
never once did i ever find myself sympathizing with the narrator. he is a pretentious, hypocritical asshole who seems to think that a) acknowledging his faults makes him less of an asshole (it does not) and b) what happened to him at the climax + conclusion justifies the slew of women he psychologically tortured (it did not).
the phrase "hurt people hurt people" is used so much as a way to justify these misgivings that it ends up being an excuse rather than an explanation.
the ending fell flat for me. when the events at the bar concluded, i was genuinely left wondering what else was going to happen in the next five pages for me to feel even a sliver of remorse. i suppose there's another book for that, but the plot and characters were all just so bland and unlikeable there is zero chance anyone would pick up the next one. i remember laughing out loud at all the times he mentions the chance of the book being published. seriously, who approved this book?
tldr; this book is a romanticized account of a manipulative and abusive person who hurts people without remorse and paints himself as the victim (bullshit).
this is not a story of a damaged soul who needs to find love and heal and move on in a world that is against him, this is the story of a person that chooses to hurt people in retaliation for being damaged, and he wants you to feel sorry for him even though he never changes or shows an ounce of genuine remorse.
at least the title is accurate. this truly was the diary of someone who is stealing oxygen from those who deserve it.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Rape
chouchou's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Rape