Fiction Book Recommendations

Users recommend literary fiction novels, classics, and postmodern works such as Infinite Jest, Pale Fire, Gravity's Rainbow, and books by Murakami, Pynchon, Borges, and others.

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nicolasmiller Jun 22, 2013 View on HN

It's not just you. Read "The Recognitions" by Gaddis.

ComodoHacker Sep 21, 2021 View on HN

I can recommend you to read Hermit and Six-Toes by Victor Pelevin.

hkmurakami Dec 23, 2017 View on HN

Sounds like it's time to read some Haruki Murakami.

macrael Mar 25, 2015 View on HN

I recommend reading Infinite Jest.

frio Jun 10, 2020 View on HN

Catch 22 is one of my favourite novels; thanks for the recommendation.

GuestHNUser Apr 15, 2022 View on HN

These are great! Any fiction work that you have enjoyed?

pingswept Jan 2, 2010 View on HN

Lolita is great. If you like puzzles, you might also consider Pale Fire, which is bizarre, but quite rewarding if you get into it.

taejo Jun 21, 2018 View on HN

I'd recommend The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

hernan7 Feb 9, 2010 View on HN

Also check "El Aleph". Any book of Borges short stories or essays is a winner, IMHO.

sgarland Jul 6, 2021 View on HN

Upvote for Manna. I re-read it every few months; it's terrific, and a short read.