Hello all!
I realized that while I read a decent amount of books, I don't have a one true favorite book. I'm looking for a book that's captivating to read while also being really impactful and shocking. Something that you continue to think about for years, maybe it's a really shocking twist or a powerful story or emotionally cathartic. I tend to prefer fiction, psychological thrillers, etc., but I'm open to any suggestion.
Chat gpt recommended a few, like Never Let Me Go – Kazuo Ishiguro, which was entertaining enough to read but didn't stick with me too much. The Collector – John Fowles was alright, first half was good, second half lost me a bit. The Stranger — Albert Camus (1942) was flat and boring. I did enjoy the Midnight Library quite a bit.
Thank you in advance!!
by WorthBid2767
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The book that has stuck with me forever (well 30-ish years!) is [A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irvin](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4473)g. It’s a pretty unusual coming-of-age story (literary fiction, no genre) that hits your prompts pretty hard.