Synopsis
Hurt people hurt people.
Say there was a novel in which Holden Caulfield was an alcoholic and Lolita was a photographer's assistant and, somehow, they met in Bright Lights, Big City. He's blinded by love. She by ambition. Diary of an Oxygen Thief is an honest, hilarious, and heartrending novel, but above all, a very realistic account of what we do to each other and what we allow to have done to us.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
- ISBN: 9781472152756
- Number of pages: 160
- Dimensions: 199 x 130 x 12 mm
- Weight: 147g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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a whack in the guts
You might find him difficult to stomach at first but I found this book compelling.
Who isn't interested in the darker side of human nature and the games ... READ MORE
The most brutally honest read of 2016. Love it or hate it!
Some may say that is it a good job that The Diary of an Oxygen Thief was written by an Anonymous writer because who would dare put their name to this book.... READ MORE
An intriguing read
I found myself disgusted at the 'character' one moment, then sorry for them the next. Certainly not for the light hearted or the quick to judge.
Brilliant.
Gripping, love the narrator and his cynical view throughout the story, very witty and entertaining. Really puts morals into question, you don’t know whethe... READ MORE
Truthfully revolting.
Diary of an Oxygen Thief is a truly thought provoking memoir and not for the good reasons. With the narrator acknowledging their disgusting actions, it's h... READ MORE
LOVE IT
i bought this mainly for the first line
it drew me in and i kept seeing people talking about it i love it really recommend!!
Underwhelmed
This book was definitely over hyped. Its written terribly and if you asked me what it was about I couldn't give you a straight answer because it was all ov... READ MORE
was not the best
I saw lots of recommendations for this book but didn’t really do it for me. the beginning is good and definitely draws you in but by the next chapter i was... READ MORE
Enjoyed it
Just the first page alone makes you want to read more and more
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polarising
i can see the appeal of this book, especially when the narrator is written to be unlikeable. he succeeded!! i disliked him a lot. i found the plot quite sl... READ MORE
Twisted!
What a twisted book. You might be in for a ride if you’re not used to shock factor beginnings. This tells the story of quite the sordid male who clearly ha... READ MORE