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Save:A haunting, surreal descent into existentialism, The Woman in the Dunes is a modern classic - unsettling, mesmerizing, and unforgettable. You’ll never think about sand (or life’s routines) the same way again.
ONE August afternoon a man stood in the railroad station at S––. He wore a gray peaked hat, and the cuffs of his trousers were tucked into his stockings. A canteen and a large wooden box were slung ov... - #2
Save:'The Victorian Chaise Longue' by Marghanita Laski follows the story of Melanie, a young woman recovering from tuberculosis in the 1950s, who falls asleep on a Victorian chaise longue and wakes up in the Victorian era as a dying woman named Milly. Trapped in Milly's body, Melanie struggles to convince those around her of her true identity while grappling with the horror of her situation. The novella explores themes of time shifts, the end or beginning of life, and the claustrophobic world of a Victorian drawing room, all while reflecting on women's roles and attitudes towards sexuality.
Laski's writing style is praised for its intensity, original metaphors, and seamless transitions between time periods. The detailed descriptions of Victorian times create an air of authenticity, immersing readers in the realistic and immersive narrative. The novella's tight structure and sinister tone work both on the surface level and as a metaphor, leaving readers captivated by the eerie and enigmatic exploration of death, time, and identity.
When I first read The Victorian Chaise-longue in 1953, the year in which it was first published, it impressed me as one of the most skillfully-told and terrifying short novels of its decade. Re-readin... - #3
Save:A bold, stylized gothic romance that doubles as a cinematic deep dive into the dark side of love - flawed but fascinating, and truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect for gothic, vintage, and 'sad girls' lit fans, but likely polarizing.
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Save:A rollercoaster historical romance: swoony, messy, sometimes over the top, but full of charm. Imperfect but fun - especially if you love broody heroes and the Hathaway family chaos.
As soon as she caught her sister’s pet, Poppy swore she was going to alert the management of the Rutledge that Beatrix was harboring wild creatures in their family suite, which was definitely against...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Hathaways ) - #5
Save:A tense, twisty YA sci-fi adventure full of intrigue and survival - uneven in places but well worth the journey for anyone who loves a good mystery and inventive worldbuilding.
That’s not how I should wake up on my birthday. I’m twelve. I can hardly believe it—I’m twelve, I’m not a little kid anymore. I should get to sleep in, I should get to sleep all day. There should be c... - #6
Save:Dark, disturbing, and superbly written, Asylum is a gothic psychological thriller that drags you into its obsession and madness - deeply compelling if you’re ready for something intense.
The catastrophic love affair characterized by sexual obsession has been a professional interest of mine for many years now. Such relationships vary widely in duration and intensity but tend to pass th... - #7
Save:A disturbing, brilliantly original novel for those drawn to the darker, weirder corners of literature. Not for the faint of heart or fans of conventional storytelling.
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Save:A short, sharp existential classic: No Exit brilliantly distills complex ideas about self and society into a tense, unforgettable chamber piece. Dive in if you crave thoughtful, provocative drama.
GARCIN: And what use do you suppose I have for one? Do you know who I was? ... Oh, well, it's no great matter. And, to tell the truth, I had quite a habit of living among furniture that I didn't relis... - #9
Save:A haunting, bizarre trip through the agony and artistry of a woman's unraveling - 'Diary' is gothically strange, sometimes frustrating, but totally unforgettable. Not for everyone, but perfect if you like your fiction daringly offbeat.
The official name for your liver spots is hyperpigmented lentigines . The official anatomy word for a wrinkle is rhytide . Those creases in the top half of your face, the rhytides plowed across your f... - #10
Save:Gorgeously written and deeply unsettling, "The Dumb House" is a dark, philosophical, and unforgettable story that will appeal to lovers of literary horror and boundary-pushing fiction - but it's definitely not for everyone.
No one could say it was my choice to kill the twins, any more than it was my decision to bring them into the world. Each of these events was an inevitability, one thread in the fabric of what might be...
