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Lost HorizonNovel
James Hiltonstandalone novel1933
Mysterious in tone, about expeditions, set in mountains.
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel ChristNovel
Philip Pullmanstandalone novel2009
Mythic fantasy, challenging in tone, set in ancient world and middle east.
“Philip Pullman retells the gospel story with one change: Mary gives birth to twin sons, not one.”
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The Satanic VersesNovel
Salman Rushdiestandalone novel1988
Magical realism, about identity and immigration and exile, set in contemporary.
“As with his previous books, Rushdie used magical realism and relied on contemporary events and people to create his characters.”
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The Undying FireNovel
H. G. Wellsstandalone novel1919
About gods and grief and loss.
“The Undying Fire, a 1919 novel by H. G. Wells, is a modern retelling of the story of Job.”
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Stranger in a Strange LandNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1961
Science fiction, about aliens, set in north america and near future.
The Ball and the CrossNovel
G. K. Chestertonstandalone novel1909
Satire, challenging in tone, set in british isles.
“The title refers to a more worldly and rationalist worldview, represented by a ball or sphere, and the cross representing Christianity.”
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