Trick-Two497 t1_j9lx6xx wrote on February 22, 2023 at 10:37 PM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in I don’t want this to sound egotistical, but how can I tell if my reading comprehension is better than my friends? Or if my taste in books is just different? by [deleted]

Yeah, I'm reading it. But I have PTSD myself, so I'm already well aware of the darker side of reality. This is just not something I'm going to enjoy.

[deleted] OP t1_j9lxuj7 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Ah, I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe you shouldn't read it. There's no reason to put yourself through that.

Trick-Two497 t1_j9lzj55 wrote on February 22, 2023 at 10:52 PM

Ah well, just one more week in the book club. I try to give things a chance, but I won't read any other McCarthy books in the future.

[deleted] OP t1_j9m0w4v wrote on February 22, 2023 at 11:01 PM

Right on. I don't have PTSD so I view the book differently. I like his work being dark because it reminds me to enjoy the peace I'm able to have currently. I hope you can find at least some enjoyment before you finish. I'm sorry that you're struggling with it. Peace be with you. Have a nice evening.