Books matching: themes of sadness
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Save:A beautifully detailed and profoundly sad historical romance - perfect for patient readers who love emotional depth and a strong sense of place, but not ideal for those wanting a light or fast-paced read.
On the north-eastern shores of England there is a town called Monkshaven, containing at the present day about fifteen thousand inhabitants. There were, however, but half the number at the end of the l... - #2
Save:A poignant, funny, and ultimately uplifting story about loneliness, friendship, and the surprising power of a well-timed risk - worth picking up for anyone in need of a gentle reminder that we all matter to someone.
Andrew looked at the coffin and tried to remember who was inside it. It was a man—he was sure of that. But, horrifyingly, the name escaped him. He thought he’d narrowed it down to either John or James... A dazzling, genre-mashing trip through the edges of reality - wonderfully strange, occasionally perplexing, and deeply thought-provoking. If you like your fiction weird and your questions unanswered, this is Murakami at his most hypnotic.
THE elevator continued its impossibly slow ascent. Or at least I imagined it was ascent. There was no telling for sure: it was so slow that all sense of direction simply vanished. It could have been g...- #4
Save:Dark, beautifully written, and emotionally hefty - this is a memorable coming-of-age story best suited to readers who appreciate complexity and can handle tough subjects. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but a rewarding read for the right audience.
WE HAD BEEN LIVING IN a basement apartment beneath the laundromat in town where my mother worked folding clothes, making change, stocking the vending machine, picking lint out of dryers. When the pipe... - #5
Save:A beautifully written, bittersweet tale about how small moments can change lives forever. Not perfect for everyone, but a great choice for those who love layered literary fiction with emotional resonance.
JAMES LOWE AND Byron Hemmings attended Winston House School because it was private. There was another junior school that was closer but it was not private; it was for everyone. The children who went t... - #6
Save:Clever, darkly funny, and perfect for fans of sarcastic narrators and anti-holiday tales. Not for everyone, but if you love your humor with a side of melancholy and honesty, give it a try.
I didn’t plan to break up with my boyfriend and my family on the same day, but here we are, at a party they’ve thrown me that’s actually an intervention. A party in my own apartment, mind you. They th... - #7
Save:A beautifully honest and artfully crafted collection, 'Some Ether' is both haunting and healing - perfect for readers looking for poetry that's real, raw, and resonant.
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Save:A lush, literary collection perfect for fans of reflective, well-crafted short stories - just don’t expect the same vibe as Edwards’ bestselling novels.
MY FATHER WAS A MAN WHO BELIEVED HISTORY REPEATED itself. Not in the large ways, of nations and of wars, but in the smaller ways of families. He was a religious man, and he believed that the patterns... - #9
Save:A moving and beautifully crafted classic that continues to resonate, but bring some tissues! Best for those who appreciate sincere tales of kindness and sacrifice.
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Save:A gentle, poignant slice-of-life novel perfect for those who crave character depth and the quiet magic of ordinary lives intertwined. If you love the feel of an Irish village and stories that unravel secrets slowly, this is a Binchy classic worth cozying up with.
Katie Finglas was coming to the end of a tiring day in the salon. Anything bad that could happen had happened. A woman had not told them about an allergy and had come out with lumps and a rash on her...
