I recently finished the Vinland Saga anime and caught up with the manga today. The impact this story has had on me is profound—it has changed the way I see myself and pushes me to be kinder, more understanding, and more patient with myself.
Without going into too much detail, I’ve faced the consequences of many mistakes I’ve made over the past couple of years. I try my best to be better, but the journey is daunting, and I falter more often than I’d like to admit. Reading not only helps me escape from reality, but beautiful stories like Vinland Saga give me the drive I need to keep pushing forward, to keep improving myself one day at a time. The arc after Askeladd’s death, in particular, resonates with me deeply.
I would be truly grateful if you could recommend some of your favorite works that are similar so I can keep motivating myself.
by LisanAlGareeb
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Here are some:
* The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester. A classic about exactly what you describe. It’s not my favourite, but a lot of people like it.
* The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell. This is a harrowing read.
* Leech by Hiron Ennes. I like this one a lot, but it’s a bit different from what you ask. There’s no revenge, but there is loss of identity and I’d say there’s redemption.