First of all, if you do have some kind of undiagnosed disorder, that’s totally ok. If it’s something like ADHD for example, it basically means your brain doesn’t produce as much dopamine as neurotypicals, so you really need something more engaging than 1984 to keep you invested. 😅

I feel we tend to overhype the classics and it makes it embarrassing to say “actually that book is boring as hell.”

You’ve listed some doozies that are honestly difficult to stick with, especially if you haven’t been a huge bookworm your whole life.

If a book is not engaging you, abandon it and try a different one. Start with modern ones that can feel more relatable. You will eventually land on your niche book interests. I think there are books out there for everyone, but there’s so much pressure for readers to get through the classics.

You listed some sci-fi and fantasy, so I would recommend NK Jemisin, Rebecca Roanhorse, Octavia E Butler, Kurt Vonnegut, and maybe Jeff Vandermeer and RF Kuang. They have much more fast paced books with relatable characters and plot twists that made my jaw drop.

Good luck!!!