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Green TownSeries
series31 books1946
completed
Set in mid 20th century.
“Written more than four decades apart, the two novels share Bradbury's recurring setting and nostalgic, myth-making tone rather than a single continuous plot.”
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Boy's LifeNovel
Robert R. McCammonstandalone novel1991
Emotional in tone, about friendship and murder investigation, set in mid 20th century.
Thunder on the LeftNovel
Christopher Morleystandalone novel1925
About identity.
“In it, Morley looks at maturity, individual growth, and human nature.”
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Before I FallSeries
series2 books2010
Emotional in tone, about time loop, set in contemporary.
“Attempting to understand why, Samantha tries different choices and actions each time through, some starkly out of character, as she reckons with her life and relationships.”
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Cat's EyeNovel
Margaret Atwoodstandalone novel1988
About friendship and grief and loss, set in mid 20th century.
The Road Through the WallNovel
Shirley Jacksonstandalone novel1948
Dark in tone, about family secrets and class conflict, set in mid 20th century.