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The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified SinnerNovel
James Hoggstandalone novel1824
About madness and faith and religion, set in 19th century.
Gravity's RainbowNovel
Thomas Pynchonstandalone novel1973
Postmodern, challenging in tone, about political intrigue, set in europe.
“The narrative is set primarily in Europe at the end of World War II and centers on the design, production and dispatch of V-2 rockets by the German military.”
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Mother NightNovel
Kurt Vonnegut & Jr.standalone novel1962
About war, set in our world and mid 20th century.
“Howard W. Campbell Jr., an American playwright who grew up in Germany, writes his memoirs from an Israeli prison cell awaiting trial for war crimes.”
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Time's ArrowNovel
Martin Amisstandalone novel1991
Historical fiction, about war, set in europe.
“After weeks of improving in the hospital, he is sent home to his affable, melting-pot, primary-colors existence in suburban America.”
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A Man Lies DreamingSeries
series3 books2014
Alternate history, challenging in tone, about totalitarianism, set in europe.
“The Lunacy Commission returns to related alternate-history material.”
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CrashNovel
J. G. Ballardstandalone novel1973
About madness and addiction, set in contemporary and our world.