These books tackle themes like trauma, suffering, and the darker sides of humanity, which can be emotionally taxing for the reader, here are some things to know.
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This novel delves deep into the mind of a violent and psychopathic businessman in 1980s Manhattan.
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The sparse prose and harsh realities of survival make it a tough yet poignant read about human endurance and love.
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It is a classic dystopian novel that explores the horrors of totalitarianism, surveillance and thought control.
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Plath captures the suffocating feeling of being trapped by societal expectations and one’s own mind.
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A harrowing memoir about the Holocaust, where Wiesel recounts his experiences in Nazi concentration camps.
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This book focuses on the trauma and pain of a group of friends, with one central character haunted by a deeply traumatic past.
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Its portrayal of violence, inhumanity, and philosophical musings on war and chaos make it a dark and challenging read.