Like many, I’m trying to get out of a reading slump. I really enjoy character-driven stories, often ones with multiple POVs, and ideally a strong sense of place. (You know, one of those books where “the place could be another character.”) I don’t mind time-bending, sci fi type stuff, but usually prefer to remain grounded in reality.
Examples of books I love:
– The Understory- Richard Powers
– Cloud Cuckoo Land- Anthony Doerr
– Sometimes a Great Notion- Ken Kesey
– Deep River- Karl Marlantes
– The Great Alone- Kristin Hannah (more for the Alaskan imagery than anything else; second half of the book didn’t shine like the first half)
Any suggestions for a similar type of novel that could pull me in and help me out of my slump?
by greensweatersinfall
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Man you have some solid taste there 💀 If you loved Cloud Cuckoo Land you should definitely check out Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel – it has that same beautiful interconnected storytelling with multiple timelines and the setting (post-apocalyptic Great Lakes region) feels like a character itself. Also maybe try The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo if you want something more grounded but still character-heavy with amazing sense in place 😂