Looking for something deeply “emotionally stirring” with a strong premise (Fell a bit flat on The Road and Never Let Me Go)

Hey everyone, I’m looking for my next fiction read and could really use some tailored suggestions. I’ve read two heavy hitters recently, but neither quite hit the emotional high water mark I was chasing. Here is where I'm at: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (7/10): I liked the premise and the quiet setup, [...]