I am attracted to his work but it also seems rather bleak. A good bleak book can be bracing to read. He is considered to be one of the greatest writers of our time. What would people suggest to read? by Top_File_8547 Related: Suggest me a book where characters meet after many years to deal with unresolved issues from the past Crime Novel for my mom Books with tons of (non-toxic) masculinity. Lots of action and sweat. Hot, but NOT erotica. Suggest me a book for me and my retired dad to read. New mom needs lighter, fun reads