The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers is a novel that explores the lives of several individuals in a small southern town who are all searching for connection and understanding.
Steppenwolf is a thought-provoking novel that follows the existential crisis of Harry Haller, a middle-aged man struggling with his duality and the search for meaning in a world he feels disconnected from.
“Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison follows the journey of an unnamed African American man as he navigates racial prejudice, identity, and the complexities of society in 20th-century America.
“The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka tells the story of Gregor Samsa, who wakes up one morning transformed into a giant insect and the consequences it has on his life and family.
“The Castle” by Franz Kafka is a surreal and existential novel about a land surveyor named K. who struggles to gain access to a mysterious castle and find his place in a bureaucratic and absurd world.
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a troubled teenager navigating through the complexities of adolescence and society.
“The Trial” by Franz Kafka follows the protagonist Josef K. as he is arrested and put on trial for a crime that is never revealed, exploring themes of guilt and absurdity.
The Stranger is a philosophical novel that follows the life of Meursault, a detached and indifferent man who becomes embroiled in a murder case, questioning societal norms and existentialism.
“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley is a haunting exploration of science, creation, and the complex dimensions of human nature, told through a tragic tale of ambition turned devastating.