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Green TownSeries
series31 books1946
completed
Set in mid 20th century.
“Written more than four decades apart, the two novels share Bradbury's recurring setting and nostalgic, myth-making tone rather than a single continuous plot.”
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RagtimeNovel
E. L. Doctorowstandalone novel1975
Historical fiction, about class conflict and race and racism, set in big city.
“With its layered storyline, Ragtime explores themes of racial injustice, class division, and the American Dream in American society.”
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The Mighty RedNovel
Louise Erdrichstandalone novel2024
Literary & general, set in north america.
HolesNovel
Louis Sacharstandalone novel1998
About friendship, set in contemporary.
“The plot explores the history of the area and how the actions of several characters in the past have affected Stanley's life in the present.”
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The Particular Sadness of Lemon CakeNovel
Aimee Benderstandalone novel2010
Magical realism, about identity, set in contemporary.
“Rose has the ability to taste emotions in the food she eats, which she discovers on her ninth birthday, tasting in her birthday cake the emotions of her mother who baked it.”
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The Road Through the WallNovel
Shirley Jacksonstandalone novel1948
Dark in tone, about class conflict, set in mid 20th century.