Books That Make You Cry

I think that when you read a book that truly makes you cry, it feels like that book changed your life, even if it might have just been a good story. We feel more mature, enlightened of the way the world works now, after we read that sad book. Then we begin to think deep philosophical thoughts what we are in the world, what we are compared to this hugely sad story we just read, and so on. Anyway, sad books are definitely a must as an occasional read or so to help our lives and feel more mature. Just don't read them every day; you might develop depression or something...

Les Miserables - Victor Hugo
Sorry, I can't get the accents in. This book is a story about a man who undergoes a serious change and becomes really good. It's pretty long, but it's definitely worth the read. You can feel the emotions just coming out of you. I don't want to give a whole synopsis, but Victor Hugo will make you cry several times in the book.

A Walk To Remember - Nicholas Sparks
If I say anything about the contents of this book, I will spoil it. But... wow. This book was amazing. While this book doesn't have much deep meaning or allegorical meaning to it, it is driven purely by emotion. Go on, read it.

A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini
This books is set in Afghanistan about a decade ago, during Taliban turmoil and difficulties. From the very start powerful emotions are displayed, and the book ends with powerful emotions. Khaled Hosseini really captures the situation in Afghanistan and sends his message strongly with this and his previous book, Kite Runner.

Now for something lighter.
There's A Boy In the Girl's Bathroom - Louis Sachar
This is a children's book. For those kids, this book actually does get pretty sad towards the end. It's funny and humorous, but there are still some powerful themes of loneliness and growing up that are caught here. Read it as a bathroom read or something.