Books matching: existential themes
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Save:A beautifully crafted, provocative blend of philosophy and fiction: challenging, original, and moving - but best suited for readers who enjoy deep, reflective novels with unconventional structure and style.
15 While she marched around the pool naked with a large group of other naked women, Tomas stood over them in a basket hanging from the pool's arched roof, shouting at them, making them sing and do kne... - #2
Save:Brilliant, imaginative, and deeply contemplative - 'Exhalation' is a must-read for fans of philosophical and speculative science fiction, though those seeking action or warm, character-focused tales may find it less engaging.
It has long been said that air (which others call argon) is the source of life. This is not in fact the case, and I engrave these words to describe how I came to understand the true source of life and... - #3
Save:A mind-bending, introspective classic that's best appreciated by those ready to wrestle with life's big questions. Not an easy read, but unforgettable for the right reader.
THE DAY HAD GONE BY JUST AS DAYS GO BY. I had killed it in accordance with my primitive and retiring way of life. I had worked for an hour or two and perused the pages of old books. I had had pains fo... - #4
Save:A short but intense journey into obsession and existential dread - unsettling, brilliantly written, and unforgettable for those who like peering into the darkest corners of the mind.
It should be sufficient to say that I am Juan Pablo Castel, the painter who killed María Iribarne. I imagine that the trial is still in everyone’s mind and that no further information about myself is... - #5
Save:A hilariously bleak, brilliantly odd classic for adventurous readers - Molloy is best enjoyed if you let go of expectations and embrace the absurd.
It is midnight. The rain is beating on the windows. I am calm. All is sleeping. Nevertheless I get up and go to my desk. I can’t sleep. My lamp sheds a soft and steady light. I have trimmed it. It wil... - #6
Save:'The Life of Insects' by Victor Pelevin is a thought-provoking and surreal exploration of human nature through the lens of anthropomorphic insects and insectomorphic humans. The book follows a series of loosely connected chapters set in a seaside resort town, delving into existential questions and societal commentary. The writing style is described as both dark and filled with a singular kind of hopelessness, blending two worlds into a disorienting narrative that challenges readers to reflect on their own biological, social, and emotional destinies.
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Save:An unforgettable, unsettling classic that uses the surreal to shine a harsh light on human nature. Short, strange, and enormously influential - read it to experience the original meaning of "Kafkaesque."
WHEN GREGOR SAMSA WOKE ONE MORNING from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed right there in his bed into some sort of monstrous insect. He was lying on his back—which was hard, like a carapac... - #8
Save:A singular, boundary-pushing existential experience - breathtaking if you’re in the mood, baffling if you’re not. Not for everyone, but unforgettable for the right reader.
—————— I’m searching, I’m searching. I’m trying to understand. Trying to give what I’ve lived to somebody else and I don’t know to whom, but I don’t want to keep what I lived. I don’t know what to do... - #9
Save:'The Wolves of Eternity' by Karl Ove Knausgaard is a novel that captivates readers with its haunting narrations and splendid character voices. The plot stands out as one of Knausgaard's best, with a mix of intricate mundanity and ineffable elements seamlessly woven into the story. Despite some translation issues from Norwegian to British slang, readers appreciate the engaging and mystical experience offered by the book. Some readers find the translation distracting, with Britishisms making it difficult to fully immerse in the story set in a small town in Norway.
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Save:A philosophical deep-dive into alienation and the search for meaning - brilliant and thought-provoking for some, slow and gloomy for others. Read if you want to challenge your mind; skip if you crave action or lightheartedness.
I think I’m the one who has changed: that’s the simplest solution. Also the most unpleasant. But I must finally realize that I am subject to these sudden transformations. The thing is that I rarely th...
