Rejection

"Rejection hurts – but what happens when you just can’t move on from it? This novel of connected stories explores the lives of people stuck in the downward spiral of rejection, huffing the fumes of their own shame. From a male feminist-turned-incel to a slang-slinging startup bro, the depths of each character’s solipsism turn them grotesque, like monsters of the deep sea. The book reads a bit like Reddit’s AITA page but better, sicker, freakier. It sounds punishing (and it kind of is – I had to put the book down at times just to escape the relentless cringe), but it’s also one of the funniest books I’ve read in years and a smart take on how the internet breaks our brains."

"You can't possibly expect me to pick one. "James," by Percival Everett. "Jade City," by Fonda Lee. "Rejection," by Tony Tulathimutte."