David Melrose in Never Mind by Edward St AubynRead about another entry on the list.
This aristocratic sadist was based on St Aubyn’s own father. He forces his wife to eat off the floor and inflicts harrowing abuse on his five-year-old son Patrick. One the most terrifying characters in modern literature.
The Patrick Melrose series also appears among Melissa Albert's four top novels that may drive you to drink and Mickey Sumner's six best books.
Also see: the ten worst fathers in books.
--Marshal Zeringue
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