I think it takes time to get familiar with translated novels if you have historically been a non trans reader! I’ve got no idea what themes you like but I’m gonna throw some at you;
- if you like themes of motherhood, I’d recommend ‘Abyss’, ‘Still Born’, ‘A Little Luck’, ‘Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982’.
-if you like thrillers, I’d recommend ‘Land of Snow and Ashes’ (A Little Luck also falls under here) or ‘A Sunday in Ville-d’Avary’ (more of a v quiet atmospheric novel), or ‘The Night Will Be Long’ if something more crime driven is for you!
- I think generally Murakami is a great place to go if you like the sound of any of his books (Norwegian Wood is my fav). The translation is exceptional, they read so easily & are v different
- if you like historical fiction, I’d recommend ‘The Mad Woman’s Ball’ by Victoria Mas, or anything by Natalia Ginzburg.
Other loves which I’ve run out of categorisation options bc I’m tired but would recommend to almost everyone;
- Swimming In The Dark
- Love In The Big City
- December Breeze
- The Memory Police
Ok this was a bit of a mess but Im hoping there is something there you might like! I look forward to seeing / hearing how your goal goes next year!
Funnily lots of my favourite books are translated novels, I think I strayed too far from what I enjoy in the hopes of discovering something new. I love nearly all of Murakamis that I’ve read so far, I’ve got his newest one on my bookshelf. Have you read it? The mad woman’s ball was a fun read. There are so many great recommendations on here I’ve not heard of though so thanks and I’ll check them out!
Ahhh I see okay I misunderstood your wording, it read as if they were the first 4 trans you'd ever read! I think straying too far was still admirable in the first place - at least you tried! I haven't read the new Murakami though - I am nervous too?! I haven't heard from a source I genuinely trust what its like yet so I am withholding for now.
I think it takes time to get familiar with translated novels if you have historically been a non trans reader! I’ve got no idea what themes you like but I’m gonna throw some at you;
- if you like themes of motherhood, I’d recommend ‘Abyss’, ‘Still Born’, ‘A Little Luck’, ‘Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982’.
-if you like thrillers, I’d recommend ‘Land of Snow and Ashes’ (A Little Luck also falls under here) or ‘A Sunday in Ville-d’Avary’ (more of a v quiet atmospheric novel), or ‘The Night Will Be Long’ if something more crime driven is for you!
- I think generally Murakami is a great place to go if you like the sound of any of his books (Norwegian Wood is my fav). The translation is exceptional, they read so easily & are v different
- if you like historical fiction, I’d recommend ‘The Mad Woman’s Ball’ by Victoria Mas, or anything by Natalia Ginzburg.
Other loves which I’ve run out of categorisation options bc I’m tired but would recommend to almost everyone;
- Swimming In The Dark
- Love In The Big City
- December Breeze
- The Memory Police
Ok this was a bit of a mess but Im hoping there is something there you might like! I look forward to seeing / hearing how your goal goes next year!
Funnily lots of my favourite books are translated novels, I think I strayed too far from what I enjoy in the hopes of discovering something new. I love nearly all of Murakamis that I’ve read so far, I’ve got his newest one on my bookshelf. Have you read it? The mad woman’s ball was a fun read. There are so many great recommendations on here I’ve not heard of though so thanks and I’ll check them out!
Ahhh I see okay I misunderstood your wording, it read as if they were the first 4 trans you'd ever read! I think straying too far was still admirable in the first place - at least you tried! I haven't read the new Murakami though - I am nervous too?! I haven't heard from a source I genuinely trust what its like yet so I am withholding for now.