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What is the most disturbing book you have ever read? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

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Comment what books have caused you to become distressed, traumatized, or unsettled in any way. Please elaborate as to why.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski. It wasn't scary per say but I had an interesting experience where I had a manic episode reading it, barely slept, and got absolutely obsessed with the idea of it as I read it.

10/10 loved the immersion aspect.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

This book also didn’t scare me in a traditional way but is definitely one of the most unsettling things I’ve read.

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