Book recs based on my very specific taste

I’m looking for book recommendations based on some of my all-time favorites:

– What We Talk About When We Talk About Love

– A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

– The Count of Monte Cristo

– Eccentric Neighborhoods

– A Thousand Splendid Suns

I’ve realized I’m really drawn to:

– character-driven stories over plot-heavy ones

– emotional depth (like actually moving, not surface-level)

– themes of struggle, identity, relationships, and resilience

– immersive storytelling where you feel like you lived someone else’s life

– a mix of classic and literary fiction (but still engaging, not dry)

I don’t mind slow burns as long as the payoff is worth it. I’m also open to darker or heavier themes if they’re well written.

One note: I’m trying to steer clear of World War-related books and magical realism.

Would love recs that match this vibe — especially anything that’s lesser known or not overhyped.

Thanks in advance 🙂