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ReplayNovel
Ken Grimwoodstandalone novel1987
Fantasy, about second chance and time loop, set in late 20th century.
Childhood's EndNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1953
First contact, about aliens and technological singularity, set in near future.
The Man Who Folded HimselfNovel
David Gerroldstandalone novel1973
About loneliness.
The Time Traveler's WifeNovel
Audrey Niffeneggerstandalone novel2003
Romance, emotional in tone, about forbidden love.
“Niffenegger, who was frustrated with love when she began the novel, wrote the story as a metaphor for her failed relationships.”
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Dying InsideNovel
Robert Silverbergstandalone novel1972
About psychic powers and loneliness, set in north america and big city.
ContactNovel
Carl Saganstandalone novel1985
First contact, about aliens and space exploration.
“The Message, awaited for so long, its very possibility doubted by so many, arrives.”
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