Ultimately, whether The Diary of an Oxygen Thief is a true story or a work of fiction is up to interpretation. The author’s decision to remain anonymous adds to the allure of the novel, leaving …

Purporting to be an autobiography, Diary of an Oxygen Thief begins with the narrator, an Irish advertising executive living in London, describing the pleasure he used to receive from emotionally …

Jun 18, 2025 · Calling it ‘based on a true story’ oversimplifies it. The narrator’s exploits—heartbreaking, grotesque, sometimes hilarious—feel like fragments of real experiences stitched together with …

Nov 15, 2017 · In 2006, the “anonymous” author (though many a passerby has bought his book from the man himself in SoHo) responsible for Diary of an Oxygen Thief was still marooned in Europe. The city…

Told from a first-person perspective, ‘Diary Of An Oxygen Thief’ follows the life of an unnamed narrator who refers to himself as an “oxygen thief”. He is a successful advertising executive struggling with …

Diary of an Oxygen Thief is a purported “real diary” of the anonymous author and it becomes clear early on why he did not want his identity known. Because of the book’s format, there is not really a story …

May 24, 2024 · “Diary of an Oxygen Thief” was a darkly humorous, self-published autobiographical novel from 2006 about a philandering advertising executive who was also your basic alcoholic and misogynist.

Mar 30, 2025 · The author of Diary of an Oxygen Thief remains anonymous, adding an air of mystery to the novel. The book’s anonymity has stirred curiosity and interest among readers, helping it gain a …

It's fictional. The book doesn't have any ties to real events. The author used creativity and literary techniques to build the story and characters from scratch.

Feb 3, 2025 · "Diary of an Oxygen Thief" delves into the complexities of emotional manipulation and its impact on both the perpetrator and the victim. The story explores themes of power, control, and the …