The oddest book you ever read?

[Laurian]

18. The Women's Room by Marilyn French

This was not necessarily an odd book, but one I had to stop reading because it was so depressing. At the time (late 70's), I was married, had two children and was working full time. The book is a novel written by feminist Marilyn French. I remember being sad, angry and distressed by the plight of the female characters in the book. It made me think about my own circumstances as well as the general struggles faced by women at that time. It just became too personal, so I had to stop reading it.

I'm wondering if it would have the same effect on me today. It might be interesting with 30+ years of experience, change and perspective.