3 hand-picked literary fiction, unreliable narrator, and identity exploration books curated by NextBookAfter.
This novel captures the witty, introspective exploration of identity and perception found in How to Be Both, blending dark humor with themes of grief and self-discovery through an unreliable queer protagonist navigating life's absurdities.
For fans of Boy Parts' unapologetic dive into toxic femininity and social media's grip, I'm a Fan delivers a razor-sharp satire on obsession, privilege, and the performative hell of online life through an equally messy, unnamed female narrator who's all sharp edges and no apologies.
For fans of Ben Lerner's introspective autofiction in 10:04, Martyr! offers a similarly witty and meta exploration of art, identity, and existential dread through the lens of a poet grappling with grief and addiction in contemporary America.