Self-destruction and the destruction of others leads to being completely and wholly destructed by another.
How much will we let someone strip us of? ESelf-destruction and the destruction of others leads to being completely and wholly destructed by another.
How much will we let someone strip us of? Everything? How long will we let another totally destroy us? Will we be the one to end things in that emotionally abusive situation or will we wait until they are done and have broken us completely down?
This is basically about a loathing, self-absorbed, misogynistic alcoholic in self-destruct mode that gets off and only feels better about his own pathetic life by destroying the lives of others but in a romantic situation. While the story is written in a diary or journal format, we are lead to believe that the narrator is telling the story of his own personal life. All of his past personal experiences. The DIARY is definitely dark and haunting, yet unusually full of brutal honesty and has occasional bits of humor. The author reflects upon his life, from the narcissistic abusive actions in his past to the present day where he has gotten sober, stopped the abusive actions and is trying to convince himself that what he is doing is "normal" the entire time.
I'm not getting into the ending of the book, you'll have to see what happens yourself. I will tell you that though the book is short, it's a hell of a ride.
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“Hurt people hurt people more skillfully. An expert heart-breaker knows the effect of each incision. The blade slips in barely noticed, the pain and the apology delivered at the same time.”
“We don't get punished for our sins, we get punished by our sins.”
“They say the sea is actually black and that it merely reflects the blue sky above. So it was with me. I allowed you to admire yourself in my eyes. I provided a service. I listened and listened and listened. You stored yourself in me.”
“And the fact that they were attracted to a piece of shit like me made me hate them even more than if they'd laugh in my face and walked away. As for looks? I'm nothing special but I told them I have beautiful eyes.”
“I like hurting girls. Mentally not physically, I never hit a girl in my life. Well once. But that was a mistake. I'll tell you about it later. The thing is, I got off on it. I really enjoyed it.” ...more
I had no expectations going into this novel. My mind was clear and ready to take in a new story and live a new experience. Well, quickly all of that wI had no expectations going into this novel. My mind was clear and ready to take in a new story and live a new experience. Well, quickly all of that went down hill and my new experience was more like hell than anything else I could explain.
Breznican has crafted a story that is true life, an every day experience for some and one that legit breaks my heart. I honestly though this would be another story with the same terrible issues and the same terrible bullies and the same, lame consequences. However, that is not the book that Breznican has written. I don't want to ruin it for you and want you to have the pleasure of reading a stellar novel, so I won't go any further into details.
One last thing, buy and read this book. I promise you will not regret it. ...more
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Rumble You need this book in your life. For serious. Hopkins has beautifully crafted a novel that deals with bullying, suicide and more like no one elsRumble You need this book in your life. For serious. Hopkins has beautifully crafted a novel that deals with bullying, suicide and more like no one else possible could. Although the book book deals with major tough issues, Hopkins provides a light at the end of the tunnel. I strongly suggest everyone read this novel....more
“I hate this feeling. Like I'm here, but I'm not. Like someone cares. But they don't. Like I belong somewhere else, anywhere but here, and escape lies“I hate this feeling. Like I'm here, but I'm not. Like someone cares. But they don't. Like I belong somewhere else, anywhere but here, and escape lies just past that snowy window, cool and crisp as the February air.”...more
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