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Nick Hornbystandalone novel2007
About coming of age, set in contemporary.
Todd FamilySeries
series2 books2013
Historical fiction, bittersweet in tone, about grief and loss and war.
“The companion novel A God in Ruins turns to Ursula's brother Teddy, a bomber pilot, following his one, single life forward from the war through old age.”
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Fantasy, about identity, set in contemporary.
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The Child in TimeNovel
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Sad in tone, about grief and loss, set in late 20th century.
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About identity, set in big city.
Telegraph AvenueNovel
Michael Chabonstandalone novel2012
About friendship, set in north america and contemporary.
“An enhanced e-book edition was released online on July 25, 2012.”
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