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 :)
jamiemarylyn t1_j9ycd86 wrote
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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 :)