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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
First contact, about aliens and identity, set in near future.
Flowers for AlgernonNovel
Daniel Keyesstandalone novel1966
About genetic engineering and identity.
“A man with a low IQ becomes the subject of an experimental medical procedure which raises his IQ well over genius level.”
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Lincoln's DreamsNovel
Connie Willisstandalone novel1987
Mysterious and reflective in tone, about grief and loss.
Dying InsideNovel
Robert Silverbergstandalone novel1972
Reflective in tone, about identity and loneliness, set in big city.
CarrieNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1974
Horror and psychological horror, tense in tone, about revenge.
FirestarterNovel
Stephen Kingstandalone novel1980
Thriller & suspense, tense and dark in tone, about parenthood.
“WorldCat: Innocence and beauty ignite with evil and terror...”
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