This is a toughie. I would argue "A Tale of Two Cities" (which I don't feel needs an explanation) or "Wicked" (which I will explain below).
Gregory Macguire's "Wicked" turned Oz on its head. Complete with intricate histories and startling ironic suspense, the novel is a fantastic display of fantasy at its very finest. Elphaba was the first literary character I ever truly fell in love with - or related to. Her plight is one that has burned itself onto my memory; I will cherish this story forever.
If you're in a good mood, I suggest "The Agricola and The Germania" by Tacitus. If you're in a "why is the world so messed up" mood, then I suggest "Huis Clos"(I don't know what the english title would be exactly, though it means "without end"; it's by Jean-Paul Sartre.
Reasons: Either way, you'll feel really good after reading them, and they're not long.
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Gregory Macguire's "Wicked" turned Oz on its head. Complete with intricate histories and startling ironic suspense, the novel is a fantastic display of fantasy at its very finest. Elphaba was the first literary character I ever truly fell in love with - or related to. Her plight is one that has burned itself onto my memory; I will cherish this story forever.
BUT, "Little Children" is a great read as well.
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Reasons: Either way, you'll feel really good after reading them, and they're not long.
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Because... their books are better than interacting with the world.
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Once you read it, you'll understand.
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No explanation necessary.
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