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If you liked No Exit, here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
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... - #2
Save:A landmark of absurdist theatre - hilarious, puzzling, sometimes maddening, and always memorable. Dive in for a strange, thought-provoking journey... but expect more questions than answers.
VLADIMIR: (advancing with short, stiff strides, legs wide apart). I’m beginning to come round to that opinion. All my life I’ve tried to put it from me, saying, Vladimir, be reasonable, you haven’t ye... A sharp, hilarious, and philosophical spin-off that transforms minor Shakespearean characters into major existential fun - best appreciated if you enjoy wordplay, meta-theatre, and a little intellectual chaos.
The reason being: they are betting on the toss of a coin, in the following manner: GUILDENSTERN (hereafter "GULL") takes a coin out of his bag, spins it, letting it fall. ROSENCRANTZ (hereafter "Ros")...An entertaining and thoroughly readable introduction to one of modern philosophy's most dramatic eras - perfect for anyone curious about existentialism, its thinkers, and their messy, fascinating lives.
They were more than ready for this new beginning. At school and university, Sartre, Beauvoir and Aron had all been through the austere French philosophy syllabus, dominated by questions of knowledge a...- #5
Save:A short, richly imaginative, and deeply reflective read that prompts big questions about choice, belief, and self-deception - recommended for those who enjoy allegorical fiction with a spiritual edge.
I seemed to be standing in a busy queue by the side of a long, mean street. Evening was just closing in and it was raining. I had been wandering for hours in similar mean streets, always in the rain a... - #6
Save:A wild, challenging mix of philosophy and poetry: daring, dazzling, and divisive. If you want a book to stretch your mind (and patience), dive in - just don’t expect an easy or comfortable read!
WHEN Zarathustra was thirty years old, he left his home and the lake of his home and went into the mountains. Here he had the enjoyment of his spirit and his solitude and he did not weary of it for te... - #7
Save:A thoughtful, atmospheric novel for philosophy lovers and fans of Camus, but newcomers or those who prefer fast-moving plots may want to start elsewhere.
It was ten in the morning, and Patrice Mersault was walking steadily toward Zagreus’ villa. By now the housekeeper had left for the market, and the villa was deserted. It was a beautiful April morning... A beautifully written, challenging meditation on existence that’s perfect for deep thinkers - less about providing answers and more about bravely facing life's absurdities. Not a light read, but unforgettable if you’re up for the journey.
My field,” said Goethe, “is time.” That is indeed the absurd speech. What, in fact, is the absurd man? He who, without negating it, does nothing for the eternal. Not that nostalgia is foreign to him....- #9
Save:A fast, thought-provoking read that’s ideal for newcomers to philosophy or those seeking a taste of existentialism. Not a comprehensive manifesto, but a lively, accessible gateway to bigger philosophical adventures.
- #10
Save:Biting, brilliant, and brutally honest - "The Fall" is a masterclass in existential literature that rewards patient, reflective readers. Not for everyone, but unforgettable if you’re up for the challenge.
MAY I, monsieur, offer my services without running the risk of intruding? I fear you may not be able to make yourself understood by the worthy ape who presides over the fate of this establishment. In...
