literary (or literary-leaning) fiction focused specifically on isolation, disconnection, loneliness — and what they teach us about life and humanity.
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created by animalese
last updated March, 2026
Ooh, I love this!! I've already read 5 on this list and liked them all so I need to read my way through the rest
yess many of these are my favourite books! Stoner, Frankenstein, The Remains of the Day, Piranesi. happy reading :)
Nice list. I could see 'All the lovers in the night' or 'Strange weather in Tokyo' fit here, too.
I love this theme. If you are taking suggestions, I recommend Toad by Katherine Dunn.