Review by jackfozzy_ - Diary of an Oxygen Thief

jackfozzy_ 's review for:

Diary of an Oxygen Thief by Anonymous

2.75

dark reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The book is a disturbing but strangely absorbing exploration of a deeply proud yet evil narrator. The protagonist is emotionally cruel and self-aware, yet takes utter price in this and presents us with a raw, confessional-booth style that captivates the reader. It creates this sense of morbid curiosity, where you grab your head in disbelief yet you can’t look away. Not because you admire the character, but because you want to understand, what drives this hollow shell of a human.

What makes the experience and book itself increasingly concerning to read, is the author’s anonymity. Without a name attached, there becomes a point where it’s to separate the narrator from the writer. It becomes less like fiction and more like a personal confession — as if the author might actually take pride in the harmful behaviour described. That blurred line between storytelling and self-exposure raises interesting questions about self-accountability, performance, and the appeal of cruelty in modern literature.

Many hate this book, but I can bet you they didn’t want to stop reading. At the end of the day, we’re all sick in the head it’s just about how you approach it.

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