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series31 books1946
completed
Literary & general, reflective in tone, about coming of age, set in mid 20th century and north america.
“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.
Cat's EyeNovel
Margaret Atwoodstandalone novel1988
Emotional in tone, about friendship and grief and loss.
The Road Through the WallNovel
Shirley Jacksonstandalone novel1948
Dark in tone, about family secrets and class conflict.
A Fine Dark LineNovel
Joe R. Lansdalestandalone novel2002
Mystery & detective and historical fiction, about family secrets and murder investigation.
Midnight's ChildrenNovel
Salman Rushdiestandalone novel1980
Magical realism, about identity 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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