What are the best fictional books you’ve ever read? - eviltoast

I started reading last year, mostly productivity stuff, but now I’m really looking to jump into fiction to unwind after a long week of uni, studying, and work. I need something to help me relax during the weekends without feeling like I’m working.

I’d love some recommendations for books that are short enough to finish in a day but still hit hard and are totally worth it. No specific genre preferences right now. I’m open to whatever. Looking forward to seeing what you guys suggest. Thank you very much in advance.

  • Strider@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    Yes, everytime 1984 comes up I think of Fahrenheit which is much, much closer to the western world.

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      3 months ago

      The Brits and the right are certainly chasing after that 1984 ideology though. Orwell is a fantastic writer, and 1984 is leagues above Fahrenheit 451 as a work of literature.

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        3 months ago

        Interesting! Admittedly, I might have been partially blinded by the visionary depiction of technology which we actually have now and less noticing the difference in writing quality.