I just finished reading trainspotting, and it easily became my favorite book of all time. I’m not going to get into why I love it so much, but I realized in obsessing over it, I don’t really know how to describe the book to friends, as nothing necessarily takes place (if you don’t mention the ending with the money). I’ve seen books like TS and the Salley Rooney collection being described as “character studies”, as they focus more on interactions and insights rather than a grand plot. But is there a genre for books like this? I would also greatly appreciate recommendations.
by anb16