Basically what the title says: Is there any fiction book you’ve ever read that has emotionally or intellectually connected with you so much it changed the way you viewed the world, changed the way you viewed yourself or changed the way you viewed life (your own or in general)?
If so…
- What book was it?
- Why did it connect so well with you?
- How did it make you feel?
- And how did it change you?
Just to emphasize, I’m solely asking about works of fiction here. So nothing like reading just an academic book on philosophy or a self-help book or something.
I’ve never seen it recommended anywhere and actually, the book has some flaws, too but Lionel Shiver’s Post-Birthday World had a big influence on me.
I was into a similar situation and was constantly questioning my decisions, was drowning in the ocean of “what ifs”… The story in the book and how it is implemented showed me that there is no real point in torturing yourself with thoughts like what would be better, if you decided differently. Instead, there are always pros and cons in every situation, you just don’t know about the other option’s cons, simply because you’re not in it.