As an INTP, I've made the prediction that we are not ones for light reading for the purpose of entertainment. I've found that we enjoy complex literature full of creative theories and gripping plots. I've come to the conclusion that we are usually interested in challenging educational literature, poetry, thrillers, action, psychological, both fiction and non-fiction and genres along those lines. Personally I enjoy tragic stories a lot as well, but I'm unsure whether that's just me or part of the INTP personality type. I enjoy them, not because I'm a sadist or even a masochist (although that is debatable) but because they keep me thinking a lot and stick in my mind longer and more significantly than a book in which there's an all-round happy perfectly tied-up ending. Anyone else feel the same?
Anyway, books that I would recommend would be
The Hannibal Lecter quartet by Thomas Harris (Red Dragon, The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal, Hannibal Rising)
It is a great chilling psychological thriller, with some unforgettable action moments. It contains some horror and gore which doesn't faze me but may be worth mentioning.
I enjoy most John Green books like Paper Towns, An Abundance of Katherines, Will Grayson, Looking For Alaska, and The Fault in our Stars is quite good too.
I really like all of Kevin Brooks' books, he is a very thoughtful and gripping writer and addresses many issues in his stories. Deserves much more recognition in my opinion. May be worth mentioning that these books are especially suited to young adults/teenagers. Among my favourites are Lucas, The Bunker Diary, Being, Black Rabbit Summer, Killing God (don't be offended by the title).
Hopefully I helped. Reading is among my most favourite of hobbies, which as I understand is synonymous with INTP's.
Tell me if any of you agree. Thanks.
