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Classic Books I'd Recommend Based on What You're Going Through
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By
tine F
There's a classic for almost every version of you. Here are the ones I'd recommend—and who I think should read them
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For someone who obsessively chases beauty standards and needs a reminder of the cost of seeking validation through others' eyes
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
For someone who always lets other people's opinions outweigh their own heart
Persuasion by Jane Austen
For someone who always lets other people's opinions outweigh their own heart
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
For someone who constantly wrestles with morality, guilt, and the consequences of their choices
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
For someone who finds beauty in fleeting moments and bittersweet connections.
White Nights by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
For someone who feels like life is changing in ways they can't control
Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali
For someone who wants to understand love, life, and what it means to be human
An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures
For someone who believes true love can last, even after many years
Journey into the Past by Stefan Zweig
For someone who believes true love can last, even after many years
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
For someone who wants to read about control, freedom, and losing yourself. This book will stay with you
1984 by George Orwell
For someone who likes stories about love, jealousy, and revenge
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
For someone who enjoys romance, strong characters, and learning not to judge too quickly
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
For someone who loves giving advice and thinks they know what's best for everyone
Emma by Jane Austen
For someone who needs a comforting story about healing, friendship, and hope
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
For someone who wants to reflect on time, family, and finding meaning in everyday life. The beautiful writing makes you stop and think
To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
