You can pick between fantasy, crime, mystery, romance, or scifi. Jun 03, 20 the 10 best and worst ya titles jill jun 3, 20 both on this site and around the interwebs, ive seen many an article about book titles that are so ridiculous theyre hilarious. Depressing quotes and sayings provide understanding of precisely what its actually like coping with depression, and also inspiration, as well as a sense of somebody gets it. Goodreads most depressing books of all time show list info. Feb, 2017 the 15 most bizarre and disturbing childrens books ever. Compared to the road, this book is like being wrapped in a warm blanket and being held by your mother under a beautify decorated christmas tree while angels feed you a buttery croissant and delicious eggnog, and cute kittens, puppies and floppy eared bunnies romp on the floor around you. Childrens literature is supposed to be wholesome, lovable, and generally known. A memoir about sisterhood and addiction, i explore how my older sisters prolonged struggle with alcoholism and eventual death from cirrhosis at age 30 shaped meinto a person whos willing to take risks, like stripping for her boyfriends dad for the right reason, obviously. Im looking for the title that sounds depressing, maybe not a song, so the song could be a really fun happy song but the title just puts you off because it sound sounds so horrible. I read this book at the age of 12 after seeing the film in cinema and it was the first heartbreak i ever experienced. If youre currently in a great mood and want to ruin that, look no further than this gallery of the saddest books ever published. The title already exudes depressing atmosphere, but the first line of the main story is the kicker. Free to use any of my suggestions, but if you use any please support this book by voting on all the.
It indicates that success was within reach, only something got in the way and. Sad books that make you cry, for readers of all ages and lovers of all genres. Top ten books which feature characters who have depression andor mental illness april 28, 2015 june 29, 2015 bookishandawesome top ten tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the broke and the bookish in which book bloggers list their top ten picks for whatever the current prompt is. The road, a heartbreaking novel of unending postapocalyptic horror including cannibalism and violence, easily topped the list and that was no surprise. Whatever problems you may have, at least you arent stuck in a concentration camp or a dystopian future. May 18, 2016 they say not to judge a book by its cover, but its hard not to judge it based on the title, especially when its one of the weirdest book titles of all time. Childrens literature is supposed to be wholesome, lovable, and generally known for being feel good material. Dont worry about credit im just here to help writers out. But books that make us sad are not necessarily the most depressing books. I got an a and my father said, grades dont mean anything. The list does include some seriously depressing songs but not the most depressing songs ive ever heard and i think its kind of exaggerated to subtitle this book as such.
I am looking for what i call a beautiful book, well written, interesting characters etc. A books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. A couple of our staff members are always pestering me for good books that arent depressing. Dec 06, 2009 what are some of the most sad and depressing book movie endings youve ever readwatched. I got an a on the third quiz in history, an a, dammit. What is the most depressing book you have ever read.
Now im sure youll all be rushing off to amazon or your local book store immediately after reading this in search of these absolute classic books. One of the most important and enduring books of the twentieth. There was nuclear fallout, the holocaust, government oppression, poverty, mental illness and the savage nature of humanity itself, and that was just the tip of the iceberg. I need a sad title for a book about white roses and violin. A popular anime subgenre is sad or tearjerker anime.
Oh my god, the sun also rises is the most unnerving book i have ever read. Jun 29, 2017 woodrow vankirk says, being as i had just self published my own book, me, my cats, and god i ordered this book. Saddest and most depressing bookmovie endings youve ever. Lord of the flies, david copperfield more the age when read than the book i hope since other works read later by the same.
Most of the time, we read books as a way to escape our real lives for a few hours, and vanish into a magical world thats much more exciting than our own. Its since become one of the years most acclaimed bestselling novels. After putting up several titles and adding a bunch more, i suddenly realized this list of depressing books was nearly identical to my list of favorite books. Oct 23, 2007 it was depressing to read, in the opening chapters, of a girl being fucked, somewhat against her will, and painfully, by two guys while shes so high and drunk that she is unable to move.
Apr 28, 2015 top ten books which feature characters who have depression andor mental illness april 28, 2015 june 29, 2015 bookishandawesome top ten tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the broke and the bookish in which book bloggers list their top ten picks for whatever the current prompt is. Ive been told not to judge a book by its cover, but when the cover has a title like reusing old graves, its hard not to. Not too long ago we talked about the saddest books out there. It was depressing to read, in the opening chapters, of a girl being fucked, somewhat against her will, and painfully, by two guys while shes so high and drunk that she is unable to move. Generate a random story title thats relevant to your genre. This book, night, and schindlers list are the saddest books ever. Any list that leaves off sad girl queen tori amos me and a gun is a list that missed a prime opportunity to discuss depression in music. We will be discussing some very sad endings to books you may not have read yet. Also there is story and chapter titles free for anyone too. If you want, over several hundred pages, to see a fine young workingclass man try painfully hard to better himself and fail abjectly.
I like ellis, but this book had such a nihilstic feel to it that turned me off and depressed me. Whether intentionally funny or just completely oblivious, here are some of the worst book titles youve ever seen. Everybody knows that the way to an academy award is to pile on as much depression and misery as humanly possible, a fact proven by the heroic kate winslet in extras. Some of it is really funny, but its serious too so might not. As i lay dying by william faulkner, and then there were none tv tiein by agatha christie, maus i. Apr 01, 20 what do we really mean when we say a book or other piece of art is depressing.
Most depressing book of all time what book do you think is the most depressing book that you have ever read. Here are thirty hilarious book titles that make me wonder what exactly the authors were thinking when they wrote them. Why almost is the most depressing oneword story the word represents the possibility of greatness, even perfection. The 10 best and worst ya titles jill jun 3, 20 both on this site and around the interwebs, ive seen many an article about book titles that are so ridiculous theyre hilarious. However, i feel like im always focussing on trying to finish each book as quickly as possible, almost like its a competition. Drama these book titles are the most dependent on context. What are some good titles for my book about depression. Posted by kayleigh dray on september 29, 2011 3 comments. Goodreads most depressing books of all time show list info goodreads members voted which books made them feel the most depressed after they finished reading them. Each free moment i have i think oh i should try to get that book finished, and im always focussing on how many pages i have left till the next chapter or till the end of the book. And when we do say it, why is it often meant as a negative thing. See more ideas about book title, books and my books. So the titles will generally relate to my first book type of titles and books with fun, but often fairly simple stories.
That said, mental distress is unusually and persistently common in some states, whether due to economic troubles, lack of access to health care, or other factors. Thats why its good to look at some bad works from time to time, to be more specific, we want to show you 30 worst book covers and titles. The most depressing book titles 33 books goodreads. Im writing a scifi book and it is very dark and sad. Its not an easy genre to write well though, for readers dont want to read loads of gush or tragedy that almost makes. The 15 most bizarre and disturbing childrens books ever. The books ending is slightly different and alot more sad and depressing than the movies. There are pleasure to be had in melancholy, and when you pick up a book like the notebook, it is billed as sad but you know that its also going to have a very sweet ending that ultimately makes you feel pretty good, unless youre like me and it actually. A heartbreaking story is one that tugs at the heartstrings and brings on the tears. In the title story, an interpreter guides an american family through the india of.
Most of the titles do have darker words and thus a darker feel to them, but some could work just as well as a title for any other genre. The most depressing books ever worlds strongest librarian. Lord of the flies william golding a child called it. They say not to judge a book by its cover, but its hard not to judge it based on the title, especially when its one of the weirdest book titles of all time. Nov 17, 2009 i need a title for a sad story i dont care whats it is called it just has to sound sad so please give me ideas. Books and abject stupidity with a selection of really stupid book titles, and with their covers to prove it. The most sad and depressing book ending ive ever read is probably the short timers by gustav hasford. Jun 29, 2010 depressing not not understandable when read while in later elementaryjunior high school when the authors message was incomprehensible for my age. The most depressing childrens books ever written 10 zen. The most stupid book titles ever the vandal aka derek. Top ten books which feature characters who have depression. I breathed a sigh of relief as i did not want anyone thinking i borrowed from someone elses work. Oct 24, 2017 im certainly a lot more likely to investigate a book with an unusual title than i am one thats run of the mill.
Bleak books the top 10 most depressing books abebooks. Both stories highlight the hardships and sufferings faced by the inhabitants of afghanistan in the older days. What book do you think is the most depressing book that you have ever read. Depressing literature can be ironically lifeaffirming. Sylvia plaths own suicide shortly after the publication of her semiautobiographical novel, the bell jar, adds a depressing note of realism to the appearance of this particular book on. It turns out that every once in awhile most people want to read a good novel where most things turn out okay, and some nice things happen to some likeable people who knew. These anime make the viewer feel for the characters and even make them cry. The 100 most depressing books of all time list challenges. Depression and creativity are thought to go hand in hand, leaving us with an impressive list of famous depressed writers. Most depressing books of all time best, greatest of. While it has parallels to my book this is an entirely different story with a different objective. Earlier this year abebooks asked you to identify your most depressing reads and you came up with some desperately bleak books.
Most depressing films ever best, greatest of everything. Jun 21, 2017 depressing quotes and sayings provide understanding of precisely what its actually like coping with depression, and also inspiration, as well as a sense of somebody gets it. The 16 saddest, most tragic anime ever created reelrundown. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Romance book title generator the ultimate bank of 10,000 titles. The first half is funny, the middle is heartwarming and. Most depressing book of all time 1189 books goodreads.
Jun 09, 2011 good books that arent depressing a couple of our staff members are always pestering me for good books that arent depressing. And the main characters mother finds out what happened. This week the ladies from the broke and the bookish have set a top ten tuesday theme of unique book titles, and what could be more fun. One longish one of 518 pages broke the trend and i finished it in three days, but it was such a letdown im slogging through my current novel even though im. Last time i got a b up from a c and my father said, if you can get a c you can get a b, if you can get a b you can get an a. The most stupid book titles ever really stupid book titles an odd fact ive noticed about my blog is that my posts about stupidity rate as highly as my posts about books and publishing. Jodi picoult is a fantastic author and i have continued to read many of her books due to this one. Whats the most depressing sentence youve ever encountered.
I suppose this is because in the poll we are only including amateur depressing books and that was a professional depressing book. No longer human by osamu dazai has to be the most depressing book i have ever picked up. I need a title for a sad story i dont care whats it is called it just has to sound sad so please. With tragic scenarios, emotional scenes, and heartbreaking even depressing themes, these stories are powerful. Dirt hole variations beats war on artisan cheese guide by the late charles l dobbins, known as the father of modern trapping, sees off polemical defence of traditional dairies. Hello select your address best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping shopper toolkit registry sell gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping shopper toolkit registry sell. Which is the most depressing book that you have read. Top 10 most depressing films ever made best for film. What is the best, most depressing book you have read. The title already exudes depressing atmosphere, but the first. Terrible titles rejected for 10 famous books readers digest.
Goodreads members voted which books made them feel the most depressed after they finished reading them. Its also full of books that make me wonder if humanity has lost its grip on reality. Im certainly a lot more likely to investigate a book with an unusual title than i am one thats run of the mill. Weve already posted 33 worst photoshop mistakes, top 15 worst logo fails and 40 worst album covers of all time, so we know how much you love these lists.
Depression could in fact be tremendously isolating. Each of these help with several elements of ones illness which can include sadness, grief, loneliness as well as other related issues. Nor are you the ghost of a murdered child or a woman with sixteen personalities or. Red butterflies the red is the blood from cutting if you end up going through with it, and the butterflies symbolize the flight upwards, away from her depression. Boredpanda staff ive been told not to judge a book by its cover, but when the cover has a title like reusing old graves, its hard not to. It is hard to explain what its about, but there is a lot of death. The most depressing book ive read so far is a thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini. Its the book that the movie full metal jacket is based on. One of the books many bleak themes is governmentsponsored suicide in the face of radiation. Saddest books to read fiction, nonfiction sad stories refinery29. Sylvia plaths own suicide shortly after the publication of her semiautobiographical novel, the bell jar, adds a depressing note of realism to the appearance of this particular book on the list. But, i dont know if the lighter and humorous aspects would balance out the sadheavy parts. Feb 04, 2012 im writing a scifi book and it is very dark and sad.