I started reading last year, mostly productivity stuff, but now I’m really looking to jump into fiction to unwind after a long week of uni, studying, and work. I need something to help me relax during the weekends without feeling like I’m working.

I’d love some recommendations for books that are short enough to finish in a day but still hit hard and are totally worth it. No specific genre preferences right now. I’m open to whatever. Looking forward to seeing what you guys suggest. Thank you very much in advance.

  • huginn@feddit.it
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    2 months ago

    Big disagree on the best - Use of Weapons, Surface Detail and Consider Phlebas are the favorites of my partner and me.

    Not that the 3 listed are bad just that I like my 3 more :)

      • huginn@feddit.it
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        2 months ago

        I honestly think that difference in opinion speaks highly of Banks as an author - the books speak to us differently and he wrote diverse enough stories that they capture each person separately.

        • kata1yst@sh.itjust.works
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          2 months ago

          Great point! They do vary wildly by style and subject matter, while all being masterful IMHO. Incredible talent.