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HangsamanNovel
Shirley Jacksonstandalone novel1951
Gothic and psychological horror, about coming of age and loneliness.
“The second of Jackson's published novels, Hangsaman is a bildungsroman centering on lonely college freshman Natalie Waite, who descends into madness after enrolling in a liberal arts college.”
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American PsychoNovel
Bret Easton Ellisstandalone novel1991
Horror and satire, set in late 20th century.
It Happened in Boston?Novel
Russell H. Greenanstandalone novel1968
Psychological horror, eerie in tone, about art and artists, set in our world.
Time's ArrowNovel
Martin Amisstandalone novel1991
Historical fiction, set in early 20th century and 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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We Have Always Lived in the CastleNovel
Shirley Jacksonstandalone novel1962
Gothic, eerie in tone, about family secrets.
“A young woman lives with her older sister and sickly uncle in their old family house, after a mysterious tragedy turns the townsfolk against them.”
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Voices from the StreetNovel
Philip K. Dickstandalone novel2007
Set in big city.
“A young salesman in a San Francisco radio and electronics store in 1952 feels a vague dissatisfaction with his job, his wife, and newborn son, wishing for better things.”
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