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GhostwrittenNovel
David Mitchellstandalone novel1999
About ecological collapse, set in east asia.
“Various individuals around the globe cross paths, while the complexities of modern societies lead to human civilization's inevitable end.”
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Concrete IslandNovel
J. G. Ballardstandalone novel1974
About survival and loneliness, set in europe and big city.
“Architect Robert Maitland crashes his car onto a stretch of wasteland trapped between three converging motorways -- visible from thousands of cars, reachable by none of them.”
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The Dreaming JewelsNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1950
Emotional in tone, about genetic engineering.
LostNovel
Gregory Maguirestandalone novel2001
About grief and loss and family secrets, set in british isles.
“Unlike many of Maguire's other adult novels, Lost is set in the real world.”
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The Satanic VersesNovel
Salman Rushdiestandalone novel1988
Magical realism, about faith and religion and immigration and exile, set in british isles.
“As with his previous books, Rushdie used magical realism and relied on contemporary events and people to create his characters.”
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Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, bittersweet in tone, about aliens, set in near future.