What is the most disturbing book you have ever read? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

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Comment what books have caused you to become distressed, traumatized, or unsettled in any way. Please elaborate as to why.

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[-] Kellamity@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

For me, pet semetary was very disturbing as an examination of a parent's grief. But kinda underwhelming as a supernatural afterlife story. Dont get me wrong, still loved it, but yeah the build up is way more harrowing than the pay-off

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