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The Road Through the WallNovel
Shirley Jacksonstandalone novel1948
Dark in tone, about class conflict, set in mid 20th century.
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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A Fine Dark LineNovel
Joe R. Lansdalestandalone novel2002
Mystery & detective and historical fiction, about murder investigation, set in mid 20th century.
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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We Are All Completely Beside OurselvesNovel
Karen Joy Fowlerstandalone novel2013
Emotional in tone, about uplift and identity.