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Psychotic Fiction
    #21976425 - 07/21/15 04:46 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

So I've lately been trying to get back into reading more fiction, I'm currently reading 'Kafka on the Shore' by Haruki Murakami and I'm quite enjoying it so far but I'm looking for something a little more 'out there'.

I understand mental illness is a serious issue and isn't something to be taken lightly, but when it comes to telling stories (fiction or not), I think it can be an amazing plot device. So, here's my question, can any of you recommend any fiction novels where the character/s or the perspective/s of the book are largely influenced by psychosis, mental illness, et cetera. Preferably not too long (~500 pages, or there abouts) as I'd like to be able to read a few more books this year, not exactly a slow reader but I haven't got all the time in the world.

Might be a bit of an odd request, but I'm a bit odd, sure we all are somehow.
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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: ExperimentalCat]
    #21976492 - 07/21/15 04:59 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

Bukowski is a little crazy


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: thebitterbuffalo26]
    #21976504 - 07/21/15 05:01 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

Anything specific you could recommend by him?


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: ExperimentalCat]
    #21976535 - 07/21/15 05:07 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

How about Fight Club?  And possibly other books by Chuck Palahniuk.


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: DividedQuantum]
    #21976554 - 07/21/15 05:13 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

I've seen the movie and it's definitely on of my favourites, I'm kinda looking for a cross between that and Alice in Wonderland (sort of, aha). I'd be interested in reading the book however I'm not sure how much I'd enjoy it, having already seen the movie. If they're fairly different I might give that a try.


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: ExperimentalCat]
    #21976635 - 07/21/15 05:29 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

How about VALIS by Philip K. Dick?


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: DividedQuantum]
    #21976666 - 07/21/15 05:35 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

Just had a brief look at a review for it, definitely sounds very interesting. Unfortunately my local library doesn't seem to have it but I'll keep an eye out, definitely sounds like the kind of book I want to read.

Probably got enough for now, but if anyone has any other suggestions feel free to let me/us know :smile:


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: ExperimentalCat]
    #21976972 - 07/21/15 06:48 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

I thought of a few others:

A Clockwork Orange, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Silence of the Lambs, American Psycho

Read VALIS first, though.  It's one of the top three books I've ever read, and in all honesty I don't say that flippantly.


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: ExperimentalCat]
    #21977609 - 07/21/15 09:05 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

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ExperimentalCat said:
Anything specific you could recommend by him?



I've read some of his poems and "ham on rye" definitely worth checking out. I would also agree clock work orange


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: thebitterbuffalo26]
    #21980090 - 07/22/15 12:03 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

Naked Lunch. Dude was straight up bananas.


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    #21980802 - 07/22/15 04:01 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

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Naked Lunch. Dude was straight up bananas.




Right on. Terrific book. :thumbup:


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: DividedQuantum]
    #21982206 - 07/22/15 09:49 PM (8 years, 6 months ago)

Thanks for all the input, heading to the library today, I'll see what I can pick up, should be good.


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: ExperimentalCat]
    #22125311 - 08/22/15 01:20 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Bumping an old thread here, but I think it's justified.
I finally got around to reading VALIS and finished doing so, it was awesome, without spoiling anything for people who haven't read it, the last couple chapters were 'mind blowing', thanks for the recommendation.
I'm now currently reading A Void, a full novel that doesn't ever use the the letter or any words containing the letter 'e', very impressive.
And I've got Naked Lunch and Catch 22 also purchased and ready to read.
Damn. Books. So. Good.


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Re: Psychotic Fiction [Re: ExperimentalCat]
    #22126366 - 08/22/15 10:57 AM (8 years, 5 months ago)

Rad. :thumbup:


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