Nightmares

Some things should not be read one right after the other. The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson are two such books. While these books have different settings, each exposes the darkness that exists in the human race. They also deal with the struggle to survive that darkness. The darkness in each linked together in my mind and left me feeling quite low for a while. I would still recommend both books if you like the darker side of life. Just make sure to read something light and cheerful in between.