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Concrete IslandNovel
J. G. Ballardstandalone novel1974
About survival and loneliness, set in europe and big city.
“Architect Robert Maitland crashes his car onto a stretch of wasteland trapped between three converging motorways -- visible from thousands of cars, reachable by none of them.”
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LostNovel
Gregory Maguirestandalone novel2001
About grief and loss and family secrets, set in british isles.
“Unlike many of Maguire's other adult novels, Lost is set in the real world.”
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The Edible WomanNovel
Margaret Atwoodstandalone novel1969
About gender and society, set in late 20th century and north america.
“Following her engagement, Marian feels her body and her self are becoming separated.”
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Mother NightNovel
Kurt Vonnegut & Jr.standalone novel1962
Dark in tone, about war, set in mid 20th century and europe.
“Howard W. Campbell Jr., an American playwright who grew up in Germany, writes his memoirs from an Israeli prison cell awaiting trial for war crimes.”
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Briefing for a Descent Into HellNovel
Doris Lessingstandalone novel1971
Challenging in tone, about madness.
Jonathan Livingston SeagullNovel
Richard Bachstandalone novel1970
Inspiring in tone, about coming of age.