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Novels that will really make you feel something
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items a A list of novels that have struck me emotionally and intellectually in ways that I could never have predicted. Want to read something truly interesting and world-changing? Pick up one of these titles. Each of these books has played a particularly i...
One of the best literary novels I've ever read about love, heartbreak and the coldness of fate. This is a great and quick read that takes place during a harsh New England winter but its characters will be on your mind for many seasons to come.
Ethan Frome | Barnes & Noble®
A beautifully haunting investigation and interrogative-reflection on obsession, talent and the lives of true prodigies seen from all angles.
The Loser: A Novel
A phenomenal, intense self-study by a tortured, painfully self-aware character unlike any other in literature. Easily worth a strong, focused read.
The Book of Disquiet: The Complete Edition
Deeply revelatory and inexhaustibly wise. Far more than a simple retelling, yet certainly a homage to a great and vital story.
Siddhartha (Signature Classics)
An incredible and storming view of life and fate. There's so much to be said about Jon Fosse's masterpiece that can hardly be summarized with justice, yet it is the type of novel that has stayed on my mind for over a year since reading it. It is a si...
List of Books by Jon Fosse
An at first seemingly casual view of a young man with tired, regimented tendencies that quickly became a heck of a page turner as author Sebastian Castillo's wit, beautiful style and provocative theming had me flying through this introspective and hu...
Fresh, Green Life - Soft Skull Press
One of the most well-written, engaging and important novels I've ever read. This book's reputation speaks for itself and it is an absolute must, must, MUST read!
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
An absolue, undeniable classic that has at times been played down but is ultimately an extremely, hauntingly-gorgeous story that has set the bar so very high for every novel. I cannot emphasize the emotional impact of this book nearly enough.
Jane Eyre | Barnes & Noble®
One of the great Roberto Bolano's best and perhaps most underrated works. Bolano keeps it relatively brief with this novel, but the way it will make you feel as you read it is anything but simple. A startling and focused read for any curious reader.
By Night in Chile | City Lights Booksellers & Publishers
Ambitious and deeply thought provoking, The Recognitions is large and daunting but so strong and rewarding as well. What can a novel be, you may have asked as a reader? This, this is something complex but determined, something special that a novel ca...
The Recognitions
A fantastic story with so many interwoven messages and themes. I’ve never been a particularly big Hemingway reader but this one has always stood out for me.
The Old Man and the Sea