Vineland
An exploration of the clash between the counterculture ideals of the 1960s and the conservative political climate of the 1980s.
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Burning Secret
The central focus of the novella is the relationship that develops between Edgar and a man named Baron von Aschenbach.
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The Death of Ivan Ilyich
…a high-ranking Russian bureaucrat, and his gradual realization of his own mortality as he faces a terminal illness.
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Eye in the Sky
The story follows a group of individuals who find themselves trapped in a bizarre and ever-shifting alternate reality…
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Man Walks Into A Room
The story centers around Samson Greene. Greene is a professor of cognitive science who discovers that he has lost all memory.
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The Ruined Map
Set in Tokyo, the story follows a private detective named Mr. Nemuro. Takahashi seeks Nemuro's help in finding his missing brother-in-law, Katsumi…
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The Driver's Seat
…in the psychological thriller genre, dealing with themes of alienation, isolation and loss of spiritual values.
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Life and Death are Wearing Me Out
The story spans several decades of Chinese history, following the protagonist, Ximen Nao, through his various lives and reincarnations.
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Bleeding Edge
Forensic accountant Maxine Tarnow metaphorically reviews the books of post-9/11 weird cybercultures.
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The Conservationist
A brief description of your post
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All That Is
The story follows Philip Bowman, a book editor, as he navigates the landscape of love and the world of publishing.
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Le Grand Meaulnes
Coming of age novel widely read in France.
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Mason & Dixon
Written in the vernacular of 18th century English, this book follows the British pair of scientists as they plot the geographical course of history in the so-called new world.
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Breakfast of Champions
_Breakfast of Champions_ is set in the fictional town of Midland City…
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Devil in a Blue Dress
the first book in the Easy Rawlins noir detective series
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The Lemon Table
The book explores themes of aging, mortality, and the complexities of human relationships through a series of interconnected narratives.
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Blood Meridian
Set in the mid-19th century, the story follows a runaway known as "the Kid" who joins a band of ruthless scalp hunters.
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V.
A dizzying and complex novel with two interwoven narratives that take us through numerous adventures of a particular era in European history.
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Hunger
hunger.webp Hunger is a novel written by Norwegian author Knut Hamsun and published in 1890. It follows the story of an unnamed protagonist, a struggling writer living in the city of Kristiania (now Oslo). He is the epitome of the starving artist. The novel is a psychological exploration of the protagonist’s descent into physical and mental deprivation. He wanders the streets, desperately searching for food and work. He becomes consumed by his hunger and the constant struggle to survive. The...
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Super Cannes
In Ballard's Super Cannes, a man discovers that an elite corporate utopia on the French Riviera maintains its hyper-efficiency by allowing executives to commit nightly acts of violence.
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Laughter in the Dark
The story follows the life of Albinus, a middle-aged art critic who becomes infatuated with a young aspiring actress, Margot.
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The Sense of an Ending
The first part focuses on Tony's youth and his friendships with a group of intellectual classmates.
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Death in Venice
Set in the early 20th century, it tells the story of Gustav von Aschenbach setting a trap for Sherlock Holmes. Wait, no.
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
The central protagonist is Rick Deckard. Deckard is a bounty hunter who retires rogue androids, known as replicants. Note - this would make a great movie.
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1Q84
A secret organization known as "Sakigake" draws Aomame into it. Aomame is a skilled assassin. Tengo rewrites a mysterious novel conspiratorially…
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Mrs. Dalloway
Set in London in the early 20th century, the story takes place over a single day.
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The Horse's Mouth
Gulley Jimson clashes with societal norms for his calling and sense of integrity. The movie of this with Sir Alec Guinness is good, too.
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Kafka on the Shore
Kafka Tamura, a bookish 15-year-old boy runs away from his Oedipal curse.
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2666
Bolaño's magnum opus, 2666 contains five major sections…
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Swann's Way
Marcel eats a cookie and recalls memories, but magical.