Recs if you like The Green Road...
half-glimpsed images: the novel in fragments
the fragmentary novel is constructed of fragments or vignettes, typically following images, thoughts, and feelings over a sequential series of events. in a world of disruption, displacement, and of time being swallowed and spat out by the machines of capitalism and colonialism, the fragmentary novel offers an alternative structure.
title borrowed from jenny offill. recommendations welcome.
every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way
lit fic featuring dysfunctional families
Christmas with the Cranks
Alternative Xmas reading — think downbeat stories, family dysfunction, holiday loneliness, seasonal depression, black comedy. There's a gift from me to you under the tree in the comments.
Other winter-holiday books welcome as long as they're cranky!
Is your cynicism chronic? Check out my list Bleakness Is My Weakness...
atmospheric books in remote or isolated locations
basically my favorite genre that encompasses a lot of other genres. all very different in tone! i have not yet read all of these.
Guardian 100
Top 100 books of the 21st century
The Naked Branch
A list no one asked for and no one needs! But there’s something so atmospheric and aesthetically pleasing about trees with no leaves on them. So here’s a long list of just that on the cover of books! You’re welcome.
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