so you wanna talk about the cycle of violence
I've recently read a lot of books and watched some shows that talk about the cycle of violence and war, figured it was worth compiling these works into a list! In my opinion, these are all great (AND NOT HAPPY) stories that feature characters living through times of violence, war, and strife and also are experiencing discrimination. They make you question what's your responsibility to others and how you are contributing to the cycle.
created by lilubereads
last updated January, 2026
![86—EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 1 [Light Novel] (86 [Light Novel], #1)](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1549950200i/42393896.jpg)
Comments
great theme idea! the similarities between Attack on Titan and Kuang's works are so interesting
aw thanks I'm so flattered! I feel like I see Attack on Titan everywhere I go 😂 but I really found it interesting that Robin and Eren both had some crazy character arcs and also MAJOR daddy issues
that is super interesting and totally makes sense! i'm always searching for something that gives the same feeling as Attack on Titan. i noticed a similar tone shift in book one of The Poppy War and Attack on Titan and i also liked how it had a similar theme of children being involved in (and ruined by) a war that they didn't start, something that I feel like makes both of them really emotionally resonant and something that often doesn't get talked about in media
