Together We Will Go. Dude buys a bus and puts an ad out on Craigslist for suicidal people to join him on a cross country roadtrip, culminating in a drive off a cliff into the Pacific ocean
It's an amazing book. I love JMS as a TV writer, but this was my first novel by him. Fantastic. Bought a copy for my classroom too. Few books can elicit an emotional response from me, but I'm not ashamed to admit the middle of this one had me crying
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is an excellent portrayal of the protagonist's slide into depression and suicide attempts, and eventual recovery.
Notes From An Exhibition by Patrick Gale or Paint It Black by Janet Fitch are more about the impact of a character's suicide on those around them. Both excellent but not easy to read in places.
This author also wrote (years before Midnight Library) a memoir called Reasons to Stay Alive, in which he talks about his own struggle with suicidal ideation and depression.
This book landed on my tbr when I was at my absolute lowest , been cheated on, miscarried a child I didn’t know I was pregnant with and diagnosed with endometrial cancer within 3 weeks of each other. Quickly became my favourite book, I’ll always be grateful to Matt for that book and for wherever I saw it advertised when I did!
Basically THE topic mixed with a lot of what ifs and what coulds
I loved it but if you're in a bad place idk... maybe not the best read as I found it can be partially triggering
I read the Midnight Library at a point when I was very very low and it helped me pull back and get some perspective. That may not be the same case for everyone though. To be honest I didn’t even think the book was technically that good, but in a way it’s exactly what I needed at that time -shrugs-
I liked it as someone who has been suicidal. My friends in the book club I were in didn’t though. They were annoyed at how down the main character was in the beginning and wanted her to just cheer up. It was kind of interesting that I very much related to this character as she got progressively more depressed and suicidal, but my friends just found her frustrating. It can be hard to see why someone can’t just “cheer up” if you’ve never experienced depression yourself. Overall I did like it and loved the message. Maybe not the best book ever, but it hit the spot for me. (Matt Haig’s earlier novel, “The Humans,” is absolutely incredible though.)
Not fiction, but relevant.
The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus.
It’s not a feel good self help "there is so much to live for" kind of book, but a serious philosophical examination of the question of suicide.
I highlly recommend checking out the audiobook narrated by Eduardo Bellerini. It's a short listen.
You might be interested in All My Puny Sorrows
by Miriam Toews. It's the protagonist's sister rather than the protagonist who struggles with suicide, but the book is a beautiful and sad rumination on the topic. It's devastating at times and life affirming at others. Highly recommended.
Hamlet had some fairly detailed thinking on whether suicide is justified and what the consequences might be. There are actually two characters who have "to be or not to be" moments, but only one is onstage.
Together We Will Go by J Michael Straczynski is about a bunch of people who want to “Check out early” and rent a bus for a last road trip across the country. It’s very good, often funny, heartbreaking, and full of joy and hope and empathy and compassion for those who are contemplating suicide. I think about this book frequently.
If you’re at all interested in YA and enjoy a good ghost story I recommend A Place for Vanishing by Ann Fraistat. It’s about a teen girl who moves to an old Victorian house in a new town for a fresh start after she survives an attempt. I’m in my mid 20s and enjoyed it.
Reasons To Stay Alive and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig are the first to come to mind. The second one really impacted me and gave me a new perspective on life after a very difficult year. Highly recommend!!
I liked books like "Go Ask Alice" or "Letting Ana Go." They are all dairies written by people struggling with read problems. I recommend them to everyone.
Together We Will Go. Dude buys a bus and puts an ad out on Craigslist for suicidal people to join him on a cross country roadtrip, culminating in a drive off a cliff into the Pacific ocean
That’s an amazing premise
It's an amazing book. I love JMS as a TV writer, but this was my first novel by him. Fantastic. Bought a copy for my classroom too. Few books can elicit an emotional response from me, but I'm not ashamed to admit the middle of this one had me crying
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Had some issues for sure but I loved it
Anxious people by him also has the suicide red thread
that is high on my list, just haven't read it yet! :)
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath is an excellent portrayal of the protagonist's slide into depression and suicide attempts, and eventual recovery. Notes From An Exhibition by Patrick Gale or Paint It Black by Janet Fitch are more about the impact of a character's suicide on those around them. Both excellent but not easy to read in places.
Came here to suggest Paint it Black. That book is devastating.
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai.
Came here to recommend this one. I read the version by Junji Ito (the manga).
I got a manga version of no longer human for christmas! But the other one, not from Junji Ito
i also read the junji ito version, having read the book after i concluded the manga was very much well made
Ah, yes! That's a cool adaptation! Too bad it's super expensive in my country x_x
I liked that book! Also reading the 'setting sun' from him rn
Neat! I have yet to read The Setting Sun.
Midnight Library by Matt Haig
This author also wrote (years before Midnight Library) a memoir called Reasons to Stay Alive, in which he talks about his own struggle with suicidal ideation and depression.
This book landed on my tbr when I was at my absolute lowest , been cheated on, miscarried a child I didn’t know I was pregnant with and diagnosed with endometrial cancer within 3 weeks of each other. Quickly became my favourite book, I’ll always be grateful to Matt for that book and for wherever I saw it advertised when I did!
Oh i heard about it, but didn't know that suicide was a topic! I will check it out l, thank you! :)
Basically THE topic mixed with a lot of what ifs and what coulds I loved it but if you're in a bad place idk... maybe not the best read as I found it can be partially triggering
I read the Midnight Library at a point when I was very very low and it helped me pull back and get some perspective. That may not be the same case for everyone though. To be honest I didn’t even think the book was technically that good, but in a way it’s exactly what I needed at that time -shrugs-
I liked it as someone who has been suicidal. My friends in the book club I were in didn’t though. They were annoyed at how down the main character was in the beginning and wanted her to just cheer up. It was kind of interesting that I very much related to this character as she got progressively more depressed and suicidal, but my friends just found her frustrating. It can be hard to see why someone can’t just “cheer up” if you’ve never experienced depression yourself. Overall I did like it and loved the message. Maybe not the best book ever, but it hit the spot for me. (Matt Haig’s earlier novel, “The Humans,” is absolutely incredible though.)
Another one: Veronica decides to die by Paolo Coelho
Woah, I remember enjoying the movie when it came out but I had no idea it came from a book!
Lol never knew there was a movie
It’s Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini. Love that book
My heart was in my stomach when the news about Ned came out
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides.
Synopsis?
This is one of my favourites.
Not fiction, but relevant. The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus. It’s not a feel good self help "there is so much to live for" kind of book, but a serious philosophical examination of the question of suicide. I highlly recommend checking out the audiobook narrated by Eduardo Bellerini. It's a short listen.
"A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara It was very hard not to love the characters in it.
This book broke me in so many different ways. Don't read it if you are somewhat mentally unstable
Came here to comment this one ^.
I tried to read this but its so detailed and just about their mundane life. I couldnt get into it :(
You might be interested in All My Puny Sorrows by Miriam Toews. It's the protagonist's sister rather than the protagonist who struggles with suicide, but the book is a beautiful and sad rumination on the topic. It's devastating at times and life affirming at others. Highly recommended.
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Also, it's fictional-ish as you requested, because it is influenced by real suicides in the author's family
It sounds interesting, I will definetly check it out!
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven; I had mixed feelings about it. Also, 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher.
Suicide - Édouard Levè
A man called Ove - Friedrich Bachman, old man loses the love of his life, loses his will for life subsequently.
Empty by km Walton. Most accurate depiction i remember reading (over 10 years ago) extremely dark and depressing book. Hope you’re okay, OP
A Man Called Ove
Looking for Alaska by John Green It’s not the main character but one if the most important one.
Girl in pieces-Kathleen Glasglow. Really great story.
Its Lonely at The Center of The Earth it’s a graphic novel by Zoe Thorogood struggling with suicide
Hamlet had some fairly detailed thinking on whether suicide is justified and what the consequences might be. There are actually two characters who have "to be or not to be" moments, but only one is onstage.
The midnight library and Veronica decides to die are my favourites
Absolutely agree with Veronika decides to die - it’s amazing
The Pact by Jodi Picoult.
She’s one of my favorite go-to authors. Amazing storyteller.
Paint it Black by Janet Fitch is about living in the aftermath of a loved one's suicide.
Together We Will Go by J Michael Straczynski is about a bunch of people who want to “Check out early” and rent a bus for a last road trip across the country. It’s very good, often funny, heartbreaking, and full of joy and hope and empathy and compassion for those who are contemplating suicide. I think about this book frequently.
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
Thirteen Reasons Why- Jay asher Suicide notes- michael Thomas ford
I read 13 reasons why, don’t read unless you’re fine or want to be triggered
They literally asked for books on the topic. Lol
I know, but I just don’t want the reader to experience the same suicidal ideation I experienced after reading it.
All the bright places by Jennifer Niven Looking for Alaska by John Green Tokyo Ueno Station by Yu Miri
I highly recommend The Bell Jar ,Sorrow and Bliss and 13 reasons why
Bang by Barry Lyga
the last time we say goodbye by cynthia hand
Many of the later books by Pat Conroy. Start with Prince Of Tides.
The Suicide Collectors by David Oppegarrd The Burn Journals : A Memoir by Brent Runyon
The gargoyle by Andrew Davidson suicide is not the main topic but plays a large part
Love Letters to the Dead - Ava Dellaira
Ryans Bed by Tijan
The Elegance of the Hedgehog! It’s translated from French and it’s been one of my favorite books for years
Someday, Maybe by Onyi N. The protagonist is not suicidal but is heavily affected by it. I loved this book!!
Bartleby the Scrivner
girl in pieces
If you’re at all interested in YA and enjoy a good ghost story I recommend A Place for Vanishing by Ann Fraistat. It’s about a teen girl who moves to an old Victorian house in a new town for a fresh start after she survives an attempt. I’m in my mid 20s and enjoyed it.
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
Darling venom - Parker s huntington
Midnight Library - Matt Haig
Midnight library
**The Midnight Library** the whole book is about it and explores themes like depression. Highly recommend
The perks of being a wallflower
Ordinary People by Judith Guest
Dark Spring — Unica Zürn
Norwegian wood by Murakami
13 Reasons Why
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Hi, just checkin‘ – are you ok?
A Tale for the Time Being -Ruth Ozeki
Kokoro by Soseki Natsume
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Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
Veronika Decides to Die
Reasons To Stay Alive and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig are the first to come to mind. The second one really impacted me and gave me a new perspective on life after a very difficult year. Highly recommend!!
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt is an amazing example of mental health/suicide struggles
[Solo Dance by Li Kotomi](https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/d72036a6-1d34-4591-be78-95a854c6f34b)
The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus for a philosophical investigation
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
The Bell Jar has always been one of my favourite books
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Omg Yeah that's also good, I didn't think about that, but it maybe helps people to avoid these books when they are triggered by this topic!
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I liked books like "Go Ask Alice" or "Letting Ana Go." They are all dairies written by people struggling with read problems. I recommend them to everyone.
Timbuktu by Auster. The Mc is a dog who misses his master and wants to join him in Timbuktu, where his master said people and dogs go when they die.