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Kurt Vonnegut & Jr.standalone novel1969
Science fiction, about war, set in mid 20th century.
“Vonnegut opens in his own voice, describing the twenty years it took him to face writing about surviving the firebombing of Dresden as a POW.”
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Todd FamilySeries
series2 books2013
Historical fiction, bittersweet in tone, about war, set in british isles.
“The companion novel A God in Ruins turns to Ursula's brother Teddy, a bomber pilot, following his one, single life forward from the war through old age.”
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Phases of GravityNovel
Dan Simmonsstandalone novel1989
About identity, set in late 20th century and north america.
“Follows Richard Baedecker, an Apollo astronaut who walked on the moon, through his midlife crisis.”
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Bright's PassageNovel
Josh Ritterstandalone novel2011
Historical fiction, about survival and war, set in north america.
“The first chapter had been previously released for free download on Ritter's official website.”
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LostNovel
Gregory Maguirestandalone novel2001
About identity and family secrets, set in contemporary and british isles.
“Unlike many of Maguire's other adult novels, Lost is set in the real world.”
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A Visit from the Goon SquadSeries
series2 books2010
Set in contemporary.
“The Candy House returns to several of the same characters and their descendants a decade later, in a world reshaped by a technology that lets people access and share their memories.”
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