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Mother NightNovel
Kurt Vonnegut & Jr.standalone novel1962
Reflective in tone, about war, set in our world and europe.
“Howard W. Campbell Jr., an American playwright who grew up in Germany, writes his memoirs from an Israeli prison cell awaiting trial for war crimes.”
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HangsamanNovel
Shirley Jacksonstandalone novel1951
Gothic and psychological horror, about madness, set in north america.
“The second of Jackson's published novels, Hangsaman is a bildungsroman centering on lonely college freshman Natalie Waite, who descends into madness after enrolling in a liberal arts college.”
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Midnight's ChildrenNovel
Salman Rushdiestandalone novel1980
Magical realism, about coming of age and political intrigue, set in south asia.
“WorldCat: The life of a man born at the moment of India's independence becomes inextricably linked to that of his nation and is a whirlwind of disasters and triumphs that mirror modern India's course.”
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Lady OracleNovel
Margaret Atwoodstandalone novel1976
Satire, reflective in tone, about art and artists, set in north america.
The MagusNovel
John Fowlesstandalone novel1965
Postmodern, mysterious in tone, set in europe.
“Urfe becomes embroiled in the psychological illusions of a master trickster, which become increasingly dark and serious.”
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GrendelNovel
John Gardnerstandalone novel1971
Fantasy, reflective in tone, set in europe and medieval.
“Between bouts of his war on the king of the Danish Norsemen, the monster philosophizes about life and fate.”
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