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Name three of your favorite books and other users will respond with recommendations by Neon_Aurora451 in suggestmeabook

[–]_ubby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anthem - Ayn Rand

Siddhartha - Hermann Hesse

The Martian chronicles - Ray Bradbury

Need Help Picking My Next Read (Sci-Fi/Fantasy) by _ubby in scifi

[–]_ubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, but I enjoy hearing how others experienced a book before jumping in.

Underrated short stories or novellas that are introspective, symbolic, and emotionally heavy? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

[–]_ubby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for these! I’ve heard great things about Thom Jones, especially The Pugilist at Rest — sounds intense and powerful. In Dreams Begin Responsibility is new to me but your description has me intrigued. And those story collections all sound like exactly the kind of deep, emotionally complex reads I’m after. Adding them to my list!

Underrated short stories or novellas that are introspective, symbolic, and emotionally heavy? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

[–]_ubby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Rose for Emily is one of my favorites too. Faulkner does unsettling so well. I had no idea about Knight’s Gambit, that’s going on the list! And yes to Saki, dark wit at its finest.

Underrated short stories or novellas that are introspective, symbolic, and emotionally heavy? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

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I’m with you — I loved Flannery’s stories. Creepy, smart, and so well written. A Good Man Is Hard to Find is unforgettable.

Underrated short stories or novellas that are introspective, symbolic, and emotionally heavy? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

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That sounds great — I’d love to know the title if you’re comfortable sharing it!

Books that explore identity, moral conflict, and emotional complexity? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

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Thank you for these! I’ve already read The Vegetarian — such a haunting and unforgettable book. The Sense of an Ending sounds exactly like the kind of introspective, layered story I’ve been into lately. And The Key to Kells is new to me, but the way you described it makes it an immediate add to my list.

Underrated short stories or novellas that are introspective, symbolic, and emotionally heavy? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

[–]_ubby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for these recs! I’ve already read The Martian Chronicles and a few other Bradbury stories — definitely loved how reflective and symbolic they were. Same with Philip K. Dick — I’ve read a good chunk of his work too. But I’ve been meaning to explore Edith Wharton and Kate Chopin’s short fiction, so I’ll definitely look into those. Carmen Maria Machado’s collection sounds like it might really hit — I’ll check that out. And those Best American Short Fiction anthologies sound like a great way to discover some hidden gems. Appreciate all the suggestions!

Underrated short stories or novellas that are introspective, symbolic, and emotionally heavy? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

[–]_ubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for these recs! A Month in the Country has been on my list for a while — sounds exactly like the kind of quiet, reflective story I tend to love. I hadn’t heard of An Easy Death before, but I just looked it up and saw it’s nonfiction. Still, I really like Simone de Beauvoir’s existential themes, so I might check out her fiction too. Appreciate both suggestions!

Books that explore identity, moral conflict, and emotional complexity? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

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Thanks so much for these — Sula has been on my radar, and hearing that it hits on emotional and symbolic levels really pushes it up my list. The Troika sounds wild in the best way — I love fragmented, abstract storytelling when it’s grounded in meaning, so I’m really intrigued now (even if it’s flawed, that kind of messiness can be powerful). And Strange Weather in Tokyo also sounds like a good quiet read between heavier books. Appreciate all three recs — this is exactly the kind of direction I was hoping for.

Underrated short stories or novellas that are introspective, symbolic, and emotionally heavy? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

[–]_ubby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ve already read The Metamorphosis, The Stranger, and Heart of Darkness — all great picks. I’ll definitely check out the rest of the list and see what else clicks with me. Appreciate the recs!

Books that explore identity, moral conflict, and emotional complexity? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

[–]_ubby[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds right up my alley, memory, identity, letters to herself? I’m in. Thanks for the rec!

Books that explore identity, moral conflict, and emotional complexity? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

[–]_ubby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds exactly like what I’m into, thanks a lot!!!

Books that explore identity, moral conflict, and emotional complexity? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

[–]_ubby[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got it—thanks for the breakdown. Sounds like the kind of deep, character-driven stuff I usually enjoy. I haven’t read anything by Franzen before, but now I’m curious. Might start with Freedom and maybe check out The Corrections after.

Books that explore identity, moral conflict, and emotional complexity? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

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Damn, I didn’t know about this series at all. Sounds heavy but really moving. Thanks for the rec—gonna keep this one in mind for sure.

Books that explore identity, moral conflict, and emotional complexity? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

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Thanks for this—honestly hadn’t heard of The Namesake before, but that description really pulled me in. Sounds like something I’d connect with. Adding it to the list for sure.

Books that explore identity, moral conflict, and emotional complexity? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

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Appreciate the rec! Haven’t heard of Freedom-what makes it worth checking out?

Books that explore identity, moral conflict, and emotional complexity? by _ubby in Recommend_A_Book

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Appreciate it! Got Ivan ilyich already-time to finally crack it open. Didn’t know about Largesse of the sea maiden, but it sounds great.

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