What are some good sad fiction books?

One of the well - known young adult fiction sad books is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the story of two teenagers with cancer falling in love. Another is 'All the Bright Places' which also deals with mental health issues among young people. 'Thirteen Reasons Why' is also a sad YA book, though it has some controversial aspects as it delves into the reasons behind a teen's suicide.

One great sad fiction novel is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It tells the story of two teenagers with cancer and their love for each other. Another is 'A Little Life' by Hanya Yanagihara, which follows the lives of four friends in New York City, with one character's life being filled with great pain and sadness. Also, 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini is a sad yet powerful novel about friendship, betrayal, and redemption in Afghanistan.

Some consider 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini as a top sad fiction book. It's about friendship, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of Afghanistan's tumultuous history. The story of Amir and Hassan is filled with pain and longing. Also, 'Where the Red Fern Grows' is a sad classic. It's about a boy and his two hunting dogs, and the loyalty and love between them. But it has a very sad ending that will make you cry.

They often deal with themes like loss, whether it's the loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a sense of self. For example, in 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak, the main character experiences the loss of family and friends during World War II.

Another sad fiction book is 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It's about two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. Their journey is filled with both the beauty of first love and the sadness of dealing with a terminal illness.

They usually have a lot of emotional turmoil. The characters are constantly battling with their feelings of love, hate, jealousy, and despair. For example, in 'Gone with the Wind', Scarlett's love for Ashley and Rhett is full of such complex emotions. Also, the settings in sad love fiction books can add to the melancholy. A dreary, rainy town or a desolate countryside can enhance the overall sad mood of the story.

Sad realistic fiction books often deal with real - life hardships such as illness, death, poverty, or broken relationships. For example, in books about terminal illness, they show the pain and the struggle of the characters and their families. They usually have complex characters with flaws and dreams. The settings are often ordinary but the events that unfold are full of sorrow.

Often, sad science fiction books have a sense of loss. It could be the loss of a planet, like in some stories where Earth is destroyed. Characters may lose their loved ones, or their identities in a strange new world created by science.

The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker. It combines elements of Jewish and Arabian folklore in a unique way. The story of the golem and the jinni in New York City at the turn of the 20th century is both magical and thought - provoking.