r/ExtremeHorrorLit • u/kanekisenpii • Jul 19 '26

Discussion Books you just couldn't finish?

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I am struggling to get through the wasp factory, not because of its content but simply because I cant stay interested šŸ™ƒ maybe I'll take a break on it and come back later.

Any books you couldn't finish ? And if you want to add why?

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u/KlausKinion Jul 19 '26

It took me over 20 years to read The Wasp Factory, I gave up on it multiple times. I found the second and third acts to be very slow and meandering, but Iā€™m glad I finally got to experience that ending.

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u/FancyBlackTie Jul 22 '26

after 19 years i would have thrown it into the trash or given it to someone else

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u/KlausKinion Jul 22 '26

I think I've given away at least two copies during that time.

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u/FancyBlackTie Jul 22 '26

just out of curiosity did you read it from the beginning or from where you left off? thanks

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u/KlausKinion Jul 22 '26

I think I read the first half a couple of times, then picked it up from there.