Sometimes, after reading many good books, I'm in the mood for reading an absolute abomination of a book, whether it's to torture myself, question the content, or just for a chuckle. The definition of a book being 'the worst' is definitely subjective, but I don't mind what reasons you may have at all!
Please suggest your absolute WORST reads, of any genre! I'll head down to my local library right after 🙂
by broopproob
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I’m genuinely such a hater at heart. oh god the sun goes by david connor. we get it!!! it’s a metaphor!!!!! oh my god shut up about the metaphor we got it the first time!!!!! cool cover though
Obvious choice here, but have to get it off my chest.
Bought fifty shades of grey at the airport in like 2012ish… Didn’t know much about it, just wanted to know what all the fuss was about.
Worst writing I have seen in any major published book. Repetitive phrases, ineloquent style, predictable plot. Made it to around 100 pages before I finally gave up.
I usually finish books and the ones I don’t want to keep I donate. This one I donated to the bin.
A little Life was terrible. Writing is good but it’s 800 pages of trauma porn, unrealistic plot coincidences, repetitive problems and conflicts, and unlikable characters. Add to it the fact that it arguably normalizes or rationalizes a litany of unhealthy coping mechanisms while downplaying therapy and you have an unbearable slog. Bear in mind this book got lots of favorable reviews from critics, so your opinion may differ, but I hated that book.
THE FACE ON THE MILK CARTON BY CAROLINE COONEY it is literally the most absolutely ass book ive ever read
Lessons in Chemistry and The Silent Patient both made me feel insane because they are both so bad but have the best reviews
The Pisces: A Novel by Melissa Broder. I hate-read it for a book club and it’s the worst book I’ve ever finished. The main character is utterly unlikable and completely irredeemable. You’ve been warned.
I don’t read romance but the only book club book I didn’t finish was “In a Holidaze” by Lauren Christina. Just a super boring cliche take on Groundhogs Day.
My Heart Is a Chainsaw 🥲