jamiemarylyn t1_j9ycd86 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 1:41 PM

So I also get severely depressed and need to stay away from depressing things. I read The Road because it's been highly recommended by multiple people.

I'll say this. It's one of the most depressing books I've ever read (the winner is still A Child Called It) and it for SURE still makes me sad to think about it sometimes.

That being said if you can manage to read it, I highly suggest it. This book is such a good book, and if anyone reads it and doesn't feel sad afterwards then they're not someone who can feel emotions to the same extent. Or they're just REALLY good at compartmentalizing. I got through it by reminding myself "This is fiction. This is fiction. This is fiction" 😅 Good luck! I hope you make the right decision for you, whatever that may be :)

The_Upbeat_Jumper OP t1_j9ytge5 wrote on February 25, 2023 at 3:54 PM

Super glad that you commented that as it puts my mind at ease. I’ve been super intrigued to read it but scared that it’ll trigger a depressive episode if I do 😅 Seeing that a fellow sufferer has managed to get through the novel and still classes it as a good read is enough to convince me. I’ll just have to self-preserve a lot during it and have 10 minute intervals with the dog 😂

Hope life’s easier for you though and thank you for your insight ☺️