No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
A Thousand Splendid Suns By Khaled Hosseini
Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe
Hippie By Paulo Coelho
The Setting Sun By Osamu Dazai
A family's fall is the focus of Osamu Dazai's book The Setting Sun, which is set in post-World War Two Japan. Upon her return to Japan from her affluent life in China, the protagonist, Kazuko, discovers that her family is having a difficult time adjusting to the country's shifting political and social landscape. While her mother, who is accustomed to a luxurious lifestyle, must deal with the realities of poverty, her brother Naoji is a frustrated writer. Even with dealing with their own problems and setbacks, they learn about the more significant societal changes that are reshaping Japan. The Setting Sun presents a touching and perceptive analysis of post-war Japanese society and identity through its vivid descriptions and reflective storytelling.
Carrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Follow Carrie Soto on a path of rediscovery and personal development in Taylor Jenkins Reid's compelling novel "Carrie Soto Is Back." This book examines the intricacies of relationships, the pursuit of passions, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity with Reid's trademark depth and candor.