I realised that the reason I don't read much anymore is most "adult" books are very prose-heavy, whilst kids books are a lot simpler. I'm looking for a book that's easy to read, but is still "deep." (I don't know another word for it. Profound? Intellectually stimulating?)
For example I hated Inheritance Games even though it's technically an easy read since I found the characters and plot quite dull. I also didn't like One Of Us Is Lying because I thought the characters were a bit cliche.
Books I like: Of Mice and Men, Dracula; Misery by Stephen King; Geek Girl; The Picture of Dorian Gray; the Ruby Redford series; the Harry Potter series; Murderbot Diaries; and Clue the novelisation.
In terms of kids books I love the Timmy Failure series; Varjak Paw; Warrior Cats; Jacqueline Wilson, and Roald Dahl.
I also enjoyed Jane Eyre and One Flew over the Cuckoos nest even though they're slightly harder to read so idk.
I found it difficult to read Good Omens (I kept getting lost), 11.22.63, Grapes of Wrath, and Harlem Shuffle.
I would also appreciate any books that would help to upgrade my reading level, since I would like to read the books above one day. I'm 17 years old if that helps.
by Disco_amnesiac
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You might enjoy the Red Rising series, not difficult to read, but lots of meaty themes. Kind of sits between ya and adult in terms of difficulty.
Worth trying Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier if you liked Jane Eyre, similar vibes, slightly easier read.
T. Kingfisher writes accessible but satisfying horror and fantasy – good next step for Harry Potter readers.
Edgar Allen Poe’s collection of classic short stories (telltale heart, etc) could be a fun way to stretch yourself – if you liked Dracula you might enjoy them.