Basically gritty, psychological, relentless character-focused novels with prominent philosophical and tragic themes. by il28cf Related: what’s your favorite translated book? Books about subversive, lesser known women in history? Suggest me a book or author like Cormac McCarthy, Larry McMurtry, John Steinbeck, Jack London. Book recommendations that are not like “A Little Life” Suggest me a cozy, Christmas whodunnit mystery