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DhalgrenNovel
Samuel R. Delanystandalone novel1975
Science fiction, challenging in tone, about identity and loneliness.
A Monster CallsSeries
series2 books2011
Fantasy, about grief and loss, set in british isles.
“A Monster Calls follows a boy struggling with his mother's terminal illness, who is visited each night by a tree-like monster demanding an honest story from him in exchange for the unsettling tales it tells.”
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The Book of Form and EmptinessNovel
Ruth Ozekistandalone novel2021
Magical realism, reflective in tone, about grief and loss and books and reading.
Going BovineNovel
Libba Braystandalone novel2009
Whimsical in tone.
“A modern teenager is diagnosed with the mad cow disease and has fantastic adventures, which may or may not be hallucinations.”
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God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater or Pearls Before SwineNovel
Kurt Vonnegut & Jr.standalone novel1965
Satire, about addiction and class conflict, set in small town.
“A satire of American philanthropy, class and sanity from Kurt Vonnegut.”
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The Haunting of Josh WestonNovel
Melinda Rucker Haynesstandalone novel1999
Horror and ghost stories, about grief and loss and survival.
“Josh blames himself for his father's death and for the shooting of his best friend.”
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