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Phases of GravityNovel
Dan Simmonsstandalone novel1989
Set in our world and north america.
“Follows Richard Baedecker, an Apollo astronaut who walked on the moon, through his midlife crisis.”
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The Child in TimeNovel
Ian McEwanstandalone novel1987
Sad in tone, about parenthood.
Todd FamilySeries
series2 books2013
Historical fiction, bittersweet in tone, about war, set in early 20th century.
“The companion novel A God in Ruins turns to Ursula's brother Teddy, a bomber pilot, following his one, single life forward from the war through old age.”
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LostNovel
Gregory Maguirestandalone novel2001
About family secrets, set in our world and contemporary.
“Unlike many of Maguire's other adult novels, Lost is set in the real world.”
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Never Let Me GoNovel
Kazuo Ishigurostandalone novel2005
Science fiction, about cloning, set in our world and near future.
“A film adaptation directed by Mark Romanek was released in 2010.”
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SacramentNovel
Clive Barkerstandalone novel1995
About ecological collapse, set in contemporary.