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Thomas Pynchonstandalone novel1973
Postmodern, dark in tone, set in early 20th century.
“The narrative is set primarily in Europe at the end of World War II and centers on the design, production and dispatch of V-2 rockets by the German military.”
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Angel DownNovel
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About angels and survival, set in early 20th century.
“The protagonist is a draft dodger and then an army private who encounters an angel on the battlefield.”
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“Alan Garner, in deliberately choosing an avant-garde form, is also choosing an advanced, sophisticated audience for his book.”
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CryptonomiconNovel
Neal Stephensonstandalone novel1999
Thriller & suspense, about family secrets, set in our world.
“The second timeline takes place during the present, filled with the offspring of the main characters in the first timeline.”
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