I know that a lot of people have suggested dyslexia, but I wondered if you've experienced some trauma? I'm a therapist and have spoken with people in the past who struggle to take in what they are reading because their head won't allow it. I wondered if that rings true for you? Only because you said you used to be fine.

If I'm wrong, I heartily apologise, maybe this isn't the ideal suggestion for a public forum about books.

You're not the problem here though, well done for being brave enough to ask. I'd definitely start with light books, in the morning in a well lit room, with a notepad alongside you to jot down points. I get this way when reading academic literature and these things definitely help me.

Oh my goodness, I adored it. I think even if it's not your bag, to say it's poorly written is not fair really.

Nope, it's pretty schmaltzy sentimentality, like all of his books. Lovely guy, but I'm not super keen on his adult books personally.