Books based on isolation/solitude

[Chris_Morey]

I'm very fascinated with stories where the character is completely by themselves, preferably isolated from the world in some form. Are there any books that you folks could recommend that have the protagonist in such a predicament?

[Justin91]

Geralds Game by Stephen king.

[Niyoosha]

Originally Posted by Justin91

Geralds Game by Stephen king.

I love that book, highly recommended

[chiangmaifalcon]

Never Cry Wolf by Farley Mowatt.

[MoreCowbell]

I immediately thought of Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer, although it isn't exactly what you're looking for.
Also, they're YA books and old ones at that, but I loved My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, and The Island Keeper by Harry Mazer.

[Chris_Morey]

Thanks guys, I'll definitely check out Geralds Game.

Into The Wild! How did I not think of this? I loved the movie, but especially love the concept. Thank you so much, I'll be getting this one soon.

[Peder]

Perhaps The Universal Baseball Association, Inc, J. Henry Waugh, Proprietor by Robert Coover, about a man who withdraws completely into his own personal fantasy baseball league.

[jaybe]

My favourite book - ''A Fine and Private Place'' by Peter s. Beagle.

Book overview
Conversing in a mausoleum with the dead, an eccentric recluse is tugged back into the world by a pair of ghostly lovers bearing an extraordinary gift-the final chance for his own happiness. When challenged by a faithless wife and aided by a talking raven, the lives of the living and the dead may be renewed by courage and passion, but only if not belatedly. Told with an elegiac wisdom, this&delightful tale of magic and otherworldly love&is a timeless work of fantasy imbued with hope and wonder. After multiple printings since 1960, this newest edition will contain the author's recent revisions and will stand as the definitive version of an ageless classic.

[jaybe]

I've just found this - Conlan Press - Peter S. Beagle Fund - You Can Help!

Please read it, it's both interesting, astonishing and disgraceful.

[Jez]

Does I am Legend fit the bill? Maybe Robinson Crusoe or Life of Pi.

[lenny nero]

To the White Sea by James Dickey

[Justin91]

oh yeah...the Old Man and the Sea...

[ragavpayne]

Life of Pi by Yann Martel. It has a Indian boy surviving in a life boat for 227 days with the company of an adult Bengal Tiger!!!

It's a very enjoyable book...it's also available in audiobook format

[Fish Lady]

Are you only interested in fiction? There are plenty of great books about POWs that provide great insight into surviving solitude.

[MoogSM]

Name says it all. Try The Stranger by Camus.