So I read a shit ton of books, one after another. But I haven't read a novel in YEARS.
I want a book that's an easy read and yet still epic and gripping. These are books that i've heard a good deal about, would any of these fit what i'm looking for? (Not a hard read, gripping and thrilling story)
>>8034139
Only Dune, Blood Meridian and Way of Kings are decent on that list. Forget the others.
Yeah Blood Meridian by McCarthy is pretty comfy, the others might be a bit too terse for what you're looking for, and boring.
>>8034139
As far as gripping, I'd say McCarthy's The Road. I devoured that one pretty quickly, lots of tension and desperation. I empathized pretty heavy with the characters.
>>8034163
Way of Kings is babby tier, but the others aren't exactly hard either.
>>8034163
movie was a shadow of the book. no where near the emotional depth and desolation of the novel.
Anyways, if you want to just get into reading and don't want to be clinically depressed, try Vonnegut. Slaughterhouse 5 or Syrens of Titan. SoT is my favorite by him. It's got a sluggish second act but it get really interesting
>>8034169
Oh I do plan to read it eventually, just not a good emotional time for me.
What about from the list in the OP? Which would you say is the easiest read that's worthwhile?
>>8034175
The only one I've read is Blood Meridian, which I wouldn't recommend to someone who doesn't want to feel a lot of emotional turbulence
The Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy is an amazing read as well as easy to read
