What are some books that will fill up the loveless depression that is in my world. A book to escape, a romantic novel that will make me cry and laugh as if i were the main character in my own life. A book for the craving of the bittersweet.
Pls no memes.
Idk about all of that but Slaughterhouse 5 is a good read
>>8898177
Cat's Cradle was even better
>>8898170
My mom ask me to play piano just now and since i suck and failed at life i rejected it and she said "its not like it used to be" and seemed all sad and i just walked away, now the dog is howling from not wanting to be in its cage amd every sound my mom makes cleaning the kitchen is like a painful jab to my heart. Anyone...?
>>8898170
I've read probably over 15M words of Naruto fanfiction on and off since 15 years old for the same reason OP.
If you're interested I can link some stuff. I doubt it, but it's relevant at least
>>8898170
OP this is literally most fiction. Incidentally, you've come to the worst place to ask for recommendations for your particular wants, as /lit/ deliberately seeks out the most morose shit it can. Read some Jules Verne or HG Wells
>>8898170
That's Stretch, right? Just read more yuri manga senpai.
>>8898170
Read Journey to the End of the Night if you truly want a take on your life you escapist fag
You want fun escapism? Read Scifi. Some specific examples are the Hyperion Cantos, Wheel of time series (I think they're kind of shitty desu but other people like them), Dark Tower, neuromancer, the left hand of darkness, The Man in the High Castle, Starship Troopers, Oryx and Crake, Altered Carbon, Leviathan Wakes, etc. That should keep you busy for a couple months
>>8898170
The His Dark Materials trilogy is great. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. The Chrysanthemums by Steinbeck, but that one's very bittersweet. T.S. Eliot's poetry always helps me feel better.
>>8898170
Unironically? Infinite Jest. This is the only novel that works as escapism to me because of its length, characters and different story. Some stories may sadden you and others may make you laugh.