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Existential Novels
Existential Novels
Novels that: (1) explore values and social constructs, (2) have a character that explores/questions their identity or existence, and/or (3) makes you, the reader, question your own existence.
Each novel is (roughly) ranked by how much it fits the above description, as well as a bit of a personal preference bias.
For some novels, the "existential" aspect may not be obvious in the beginning, but will make itself clear as the novel progresses.
Most novels listed are completed.
Each novel is (roughly) ranked by how much it fits the above description, as well as a bit of a personal preference bias.
For some novels, the "existential" aspect may not be obvious in the beginning, but will make itself clear as the novel progresses.
Most novels listed are completed.
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Created: Aug 22nd, 2019, Updated: Mar 31st, 2020
Created Aug 22nd, 2019
Updated Mar 31st, 2020
4 Chapters Every 853 Day(s) 1339 Readers 9 Reviews 12-06-2014
A really, really amazing novel. The premise may seem a bit bizarre, maybe comical, maybe even a romcom with a bit of gore, but at... more>>
7 Chapters Every 668.1 Day(s) 222 Readers 1 Reviews 08-22-2011
This novel is so good but it will f*** you up so bad. It's very heavy with emotions, addressing the topics of depression and su*cide.
131 Chapters Every 43.9 Day(s) 17161 Readers 406 Reviews 06-22-2023
Undoubtedly my favorite novel of all time, mainly because so many of the philosophies in this novel rang with me. Though it's heavily centered on... more>>
76 Chapters Every 167.2 Day(s) 3976 Readers 38 Reviews 05-26-2017
Might seem a bit comical and nonsensical at first, but after the plot twist hits you, it gets a lot more complex, and you might... more>>
2 Chapters Every 121.5 Day(s) 2263 Readers 9 Reviews 08-05-2023
This novel is short and sweet, but so humanizing.
12 Chapters Every 2.4 Day(s) 2653 Readers 14 Reviews 04-17-2011
This one is short and cute in its own way. Don't be too scared off by the beginning; this isn't a gory novel, or a... more>>
96 Chapters Every 191.9 Day(s) 9277 Readers 56 Reviews 04-01-2017
Another novel that seems like a typical revenge novel in a European-inspired fantasy setting, but it's one that may not have the ending you thought... more>>
255 Chapters Every 123.1 Day(s) 14061 Readers 97 Reviews 09-14-2022
For a synopsis that seems to fit in with a typical cliche otome-game villainess novel trope, it really hits you hard in the first few... more>>
79 Chapters Every 157.5 Day(s) 13818 Readers 122 Reviews 07-26-2023
This is again one of those novels that seem like a typical reincarnation into a European-inspired fantasy world, but is anything but. It's not as... more>>
38 Chapters Every 194.9 Day(s) 10098 Readers 87 Reviews 03-09-2017
The protagonist of this novel is pretty badass and really doesn't give a sh*t about life. I haven't finished reading the entire novel, but from... more>>
54 Chapters Every 137.8 Day(s) 10102 Readers 148 Reviews 09-20-2018
The "existential" aspect may not be as obvious, but to me this novel is about accepting that not all of life has to simply be... more>>
0 Chapters Every 1523 Day(s) 11940 Readers 293 Reviews 01-28-2020
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- Your list is amazing! Thanks for the recommendations (`_´)ゞReply · 1 · 0