That Hideous Strength, C.S. Lewis. easy to read, impossible to understand, but when you do, your perspective on society will be forever altered.
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Dhalgren by Samuel Delany
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Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe. Rereading is almost mandatory
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Gormenghast
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Three Body Problem series is one the best you can find
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If you want something challenging but rewarding, Dune is hard to beat. It takes a bit to get into with all the world building and politics, but once it clicks, it’s incredibly immersive. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin is another one that really makes you think, not just about the story but about society and identity. And if you’re open to something more modern but still dense, The Three Body Problem is great. It’s very idea heavy and definitely makes you slow down and process what’s happening, but that’s part of what makes it so satisfying.
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That Hideous Strength, C.S. Lewis. easy to read, impossible to understand, but when you do, your perspective on society will be forever altered.
Dhalgren by Samuel Delany
Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe. Rereading is almost mandatory
Gormenghast
Three Body Problem series is one the best you can find
If you want something challenging but rewarding, Dune is hard to beat. It takes a bit to get into with all the world building and politics, but once it clicks, it’s incredibly immersive. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin is another one that really makes you think, not just about the story but about society and identity. And if you’re open to something more modern but still dense, The Three Body Problem is great. It’s very idea heavy and definitely makes you slow down and process what’s happening, but that’s part of what makes it so satisfying.
Anathem by Neal Stephenson.
The Steerswoman series by Rosemary Kirstein.