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The Invention of Everything ElseNovel
Samantha Huntstandalone novel2008
About loneliness.
“Other fictionalized versions of historical characters include Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse, and Mark Twain.”
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RagtimeNovel
E. L. Doctorowstandalone novel1975
Literary & general, about class conflict and race and racism.
“With its layered storyline, Ragtime explores themes of racial injustice, class division, and the American Dream in American society.”
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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & ClayNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2000
Literary & general and superhero, about friendship and immigration and exile.
“Together, they create The Escapist, a fictional superhero inspired by Joe’s desire to fight fascism and his struggle to rescue his family from Europe.”
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Black HillsNovel
Dan Simmonsstandalone novel2010
Ghost stories, about identity and colonialism, set in mountains.
The Snow ChildNovel
Eowyn Iveystandalone novel2012
Magical realism, about survival and grief and loss.
Martin Dressler: The Tale of an American DreamerNovel
Steven Millhauserstandalone novel1996
Literary & general, about identity, set in 19th century.