
Diary of an Oxygen Thief is a raw and twisted account of a self-destructive Irish advertising executive who takes pleasure in emotionally manipulating and hurting women. The story is narrated in a diary format, delving into the protagonist's dark and abusive past relationships, his descent into alcoholism, and his eventual realization of the consequences of his actions. The writing style is described as easy to follow, reading like an inner monologue that immerses the reader into the narrator's cynical and self-aware perspective.
The book explores themes of self-destruction, emotional abuse, and the cycle of hurt inflicted by damaged individuals. It portrays the protagonist's journey from a narcissistic and misogynistic alcoholic to a sober individual grappling with his past actions and seeking redemption through self-reflection and honesty. Through a series of disturbing yet brutally honest diary entries, the author delves into the complexities of human nature, relationships, and the consequences of one's destructive behavior.
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Readers may find triggering elements due to the high content warnings related to emotional abuse, misogyny, alcoholism, and self-harm, alongside themes of toxic relationships and psychological breakdowns.
From The Publisher:
Hurt people hurt people. Say 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 honest hilarious and heartrending, but above all a very real account of what we do to each other and what we allow to have done to us.
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I tried to read it over a year ago and absolutely hated it and even though it was just around 200+ ebook pages I just didn't care enough to finish it. But I've seen it popping up at my book app and I decided to give it a go again. A book that I love and adore, someone else hates with a passion and vice versa and this book has both an i intriguing cover and being written by someone anonymously. But after finishing this now O think the author knew how ridiculously bad it was. I'm sounding very bitter and I'm sure some people find it a lot more intriguing with their on valid points on why it's good. But to me it's terrible
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A Simon & Schuster author.
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