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Ancient EveningsNovel
Norman Mailerstandalone novel1983
Reflective in tone, about reincarnation, set in ancient world.
“Set in ancient Egypt and dealing with the lives of the characters Menenhetet One and Meni, the novel received mixed reviews.”
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MessiahNovel
Gore Vidalstandalone novel1954
Satire, set in our world and north america.
Red ShiftNovel
Alan Garnerstandalone novel1973
About forbidden love and war, set in british isles.
“Alan Garner, in deliberately choosing an avant-garde form, is also choosing an advanced, sophisticated audience for his book.”
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The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel ChristNovel
Philip Pullmanstandalone novel2009
Mythic fantasy, reflective in tone, set in our world and ancient world.
“Philip Pullman retells the gospel story with one change: Mary gives birth to twin sons, not one.”
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DeclareNovel
Tim Powersstandalone novel2000
Historical fantasy and spy thriller, set in mid 20th century.
Gravity's RainbowNovel
Thomas Pynchonstandalone novel1973
Postmodern, about war, set in europe and early 20th century.
“The narrative is set primarily in Europe at the end of World War II and centers on the design, production and dispatch of V-2 rockets by the German military.”
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