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[–] tar-x 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

1984 by George Orwell.

Not only is the story artfully told with brilliant description, it was the first book that made me cry. It was not a weepy, sad cry, but an angry, hurt, its-not-fair kind of cry.

This line made me throw the book across the room:

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[–] masterjedimaster 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Hard-boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami.. The emotional solitude of the unnamed protagonist is developed so brilliantly. He is very introspective man who seeks to see the best in his life, engaging in a subtle conflict between willed optimism and natural pessimism regarding his profession and lifestyle. The book explores the nature of consciousness and the sub-conscious, two subjects which have always fascinated me. The novel reminds me that I should always appreciate the simpler things in life, even when I am in the face of great adversity, whatever that may be.

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[–] SUTURESELF 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Probably Walden by Thoreau. It seems very applicable to life, even if you're not living by yourself in the woods.

Never got why people said it was boring either, I thought it was very easy to want to read, its cozy.

I also love the Harry Potter series if im completely honest with myself, though I think I more like the universe and everything than the books for a literary merit (they are fun though).

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[–] fire_eyeballs 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I got it as an audiobook to listen to while on a car trip. It was interesting to hear a commentary of human vanity mixed in with shopping lists and several anecdotes.

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[–] SUTURESELF ago 

Well, I suppose those aren't necessarily mutually exclusive.

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[–] fire_eyeballs 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Le Petit Prince, or The Little Prince. It was a short picture book that I read to learn English, but it made an impression on me. When I was young, I could relate to Prince's innocent view on possession, authority, and relationships. Now that I'm older, I found myself standing with the pilot, looking at the Prince and feeling something has been lost. The scenes are simple, but I can never forget how it made me feel. The rose and the fox leaves a pang in my chest, the king made me question what being power meant, and the drunkard left me with a sense of dread toward alcohol.

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[–] Hashcakes 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Still life with Woodpecker by Tom Robbins, First book I read by him and on every page there is a worth quote.

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[–] goatwithcan ago 

Probably "The Little Prince". I've read it many times. It always makes me happy.

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[–] H4Z0 ago 

Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Nietzsche. Many ways to value existence are presented with some interesting thoughts on how best to live. Great intro to philosophy in general.

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[–] janesmonday 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Hitchhikher's guide to the Galaxy! I don't know how I missed it for so long. Recently came across a site that was giving the audiobook at a big discount (i've linked it). $4 well spent! Its one of the best sci-fi ever.. right amount of humour, simple terminologies for a non sciencetific person like me to understand and did I say, it was funny?! Hell yeah..

Now looking for the next one in the series... I know, sequels are never that good... but worth a try

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