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William Goldingstandalone novel1954
Dark in tone, about survival and coming of age, set in islands.
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Kurt Vonnegut & Jr.standalone novel1962
Dark in tone, about identity and war, set in europe.
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E. B. Whitestandalone novel1952
Bittersweet in tone, about friendship and survival, set in countryside & village.
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Gore Vidalstandalone novel1954
Satire, about faith and religion and political intrigue, set in north america.
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Angela Carterstandalone novel1967
Gothic, about coming of age and family secrets, set in british isles.
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William S. Burroughsstandalone novel1959
Satire, challenging in tone, about addiction.
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