Suicide.
I’m not interested in saccharine “it gets better” narratives, or glorification a la 13 Reasons Why.
I’m interested in short stories about suicide, novels that grapple with ideation or the aftermath of suicide, or nonfiction books that delve into the philosophy of suicide. Even a good opinion piece on the realities of living with suicidal ideation would be great.
Basically, I’m hoping to find literature that will help me intellectualize (but not avoid) some of what I’m feeling, without being condescended to, if that makes sense.
Obligatory “don’t worry, I’m safe with no plans to harm myself” disclosure. Thank you for any and all recommendations 🤍
by goldenhourbaby
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{{The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath}}
I think Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig might be something you’d appreciate.
The third book in Mishima’s *The Sea of Fertility* quartet.
“Mountolive” from Lawrence Durrell’s *Alexandria Quartet*.
Diana Athill’s *After a Funeral*.
Julian Barnes, *The Sense of an Ending*.
The chapter on Gérard de Nerval in Richard Holmes, *Footsteps*.
Ianthe Brautigan’s book about her father Richard Brautigan.
Life for sale by Mishima?
Maybe check out Franz Kafka?