Book Discussion: A book featuring a sympathetic villain
Thursday, June 18 at 5:00
We hope you'll join us on Thursday, June 18 at 5:00 to talk about books featuring a sympathetic villain!
What is a sympathetic villain?
A sympathetic villain is a bad actor in the story who you somehow understand - Their bad behavior is understandable, their suffering is real, and you can almost see how they might have turned out differently if life had treated them better. They pull at your sympathy even if you strongly disagree with what they've done.
Read any book you like that fits the theme! There's a display of books set up in the library on the second floor, and there are paper lists with suggested reads that you could request that we get for you.
Even if you don't join us in person, log your reading at the website for the Mass Center for the Book so you can be entered into the prize drawing: https://
What is a sympathetic villain?
A sympathetic villain is a bad actor in the story who you somehow understand - Their bad behavior is understandable, their suffering is real, and you can almost see how they might have turned out differently if life had treated them better. They pull at your sympathy even if you strongly disagree with what they've done.
Read any book you like that fits the theme! There's a display of books set up in the library on the second floor, and there are paper lists with suggested reads that you could request that we get for you.
Even if you don't join us in person, log your reading at the website for the Mass Center for the Book so you can be entered into the prize drawing: https://
Posted: to Athol Library News on Mon, Jun 1, 2026
Updated: Tue, Jun 2, 2026
