I need a book that makes the birds fall out of the trees, the mountains Crumble, and the stars blink out one by one in awe

Not just a good book. Not just a five star on Goodreads "i really enjoyed this" kind of book.

I need something that detonates my soul. I want to close the final page and forget how language works. I want to stare at the wall for four hours, not sure if I'm breathing, only to whisper "…oh" and cry softly for reasons I can’t explain

I want a book that makes me question whether I’ve ever truly loved. That ruins music for me because nothing compares to its rhythm. I want to cancel plans. Alienate loved ones. Develop an enigmatic stare.

Whatever happened to just normal recommendations?

"Yeah, that was a great book. You might like it."

Epiphanies are only temporary, anyhow.

(sometimes I mistake this sub for writingcirclejerk)

e: formatting (didn't mean to make some text bigger)