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series2 books2020

Fantasy, emotional in tone, about second chance and identity.

“In particular, they frequently wonder how different things might have been had they made other choices at pivotal moments in their lives.”
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The Blue Ant TrilogySeries

series3 books2003

Science fiction, mysterious in tone, about surveillance, set in big city.

“Set in August and September 2002, the story follows Cayce Pollard, a 32-year-old marketing consultant who has a psychological sensitivity to corporate symbols.”
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Concrete IslandNovel

J. G. Ballardstandalone novel1974

About survival and identity, set in our world.

“Architect Robert Maitland crashes his car onto a stretch of wasteland trapped between three converging motorways -- visible from thousands of cars, reachable by none of them.”
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LostNovel

Gregory Maguirestandalone novel2001

About identity and grief and loss, set in our world.

“Unlike many of Maguire's other adult novels, Lost is set in the real world.”
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The Lion of Boaz-Jachin and Jachin-BoazNovel

Russell Hobanstandalone novel1973

Fantasy, about identity and parenthood.

“Initially appearing to be written as a kind of fable, Boaz-Jachin and Jachin-Boaz are a father and son, both map-makers; the narrative then places both father and son in contemporary London.”
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The Satanic VersesNovel

Salman Rushdiestandalone novel1988

Magical realism, about faith and religion and identity, set in our world.

“As with his previous books, Rushdie used magical realism and relied on contemporary events and people to create his characters.”
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