For some reason, these are the books I like. I’ve read my year of rest and relaxation probably 3 times now. I tried reading Lapovna, the protagonist being so gross in the first few pages was not for me. I just finished a little life, I don’t think I’m going to read it again though, it was really good just too long to repeat for me. Right now I’m almost done with the bell jar, I’m enjoying it. I read both of the Sheffs books and read Tweak twice. When I was a little bit younger (I’m still rather youthful, 18) I read the perks of being a wallflower multiple times. I started reading Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas because I love the movie but I wasn't able to get into it. Catcher in the Rye was not for me, I found it to feel too dated and the kid bothered me, I know it's loved I'm sorry. My preference is when it’s focusing on one sad person's life story that’s (semi at least) realistic I guess, not on a broader issue, in more modern society, and a woman I think.
Thank you so much if you have any suggestions!!! I know it's pretty specific 🙂
by nyquillstan
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If you’re ok with humor being mixed into the sadness, *A Man Called Ove* by Fredrik Backman. The main character is not a woman but…it’s just so good.
I just finished On the Beach by Nevil Shute. Although probably not the setting your looking for, it reeeeeeealy sad and depressing. It follows multiple peoples stories (some being women) about their known impending doom and how they handle it differently.
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver – a retelling of Dickens’ David Copperfield set in the 90s/2000s rural Virginia
I’d check out some Thomas Hardy because he’s a great writer and fits the bill. Especially Tess and Jude The Obscure
The Celebrants by Steven Rowley was a good read with some sadness but an overall good feel. I also cried reading Lily and The Octopus, also by Rowley.
The Stranger by Albert Camus, protagonist isn’t really so much sad as dead inside, or misunderstood, or… I dunno.
When I was your age long ago I really enjoyed
The Beach by Alex Garland. Movie not great.