So I've just watched this show (won't name as to not spoil) where a young queer farmer ends up taking his own life and I just can't get over it.
I guess what I'm looking for is a story with a similar protagonist: a young queer man (manual laborer is preferred but not essential) who is maybe a bit repressed but has potential, is sweet, empathetic and sensitive despite a rougher look, but is also struggling with mental health issues like depression, loneliness/isolation and suicidal thoughts. For whatever reason.
I want to read a deeply introspective, character driven with litte plot story about this type of character overcoming his struggles or straight up surviving a suicide attempt, it doesn't really matter so long as he makes it. He doesn't even have to be fully recovered by the end, I'd just like for the book to end at least with the beginning of his recovery. I'm open to a romance subplot.
I know this is a very specific request (I'd look for fanfiction if it existed but alas here I am) so I welcome any suggestion and I don't expect to find exactly what I'm looking for, so please share anything that comes to mind that mathces this description no matter how remotely. Thanks!
Edit: because I know someone will recommend this, I have read the way of kings and loved it, but I'd prefer litfic/contemporary recs.
by SchwabenIT