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rollerskateginny t1_j6bl1lo wrote

I just finished Of Human Bondage by Somerset Bondage, and it’s my favorite thing I’ve read in a while. I’ve also loved David Copperfield and to an extent Jane Eyre. You can probably see the common theme here; any suggestions for Bildungsroman type books, preferably older but not necessarily, maybe some with more female protagonists as well? (Although I don’t mind either way as long as it’s good). I love narratives that follow one character through their life and choices and some beautiful prose snuck in along the way.

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besssjay t1_j6dzrw5 wrote

Have you read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn? It follows a girl from a poor immigrant family from her childhood to her coming of age. Set in Brooklyn in the early 20th century. I loved it growing up -- Francie is a wonderful and well-drawn character.

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No_Armadillo_7921 t1_j6c1pzc wrote

Have you read The Razors Edge by Somerset Maugham? Great book. Also, The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand seems similar to what you are talking about.

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