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Books that had me hooked
1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
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A real page turner which takes us into a world where we are never alone.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Children's EditionThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Children's Edition by Mark Haddon
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This book captures the emotions of a 15 year old suffering from aspergers syndrome. Haddon effectively truly creates the sense of being a part of this novel
Bloodtide (Puffin Teenage Books)Bloodtide (Puffin Teenage Books) by Melvin Burgess
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A novel set in a time where ganglords rule the world, acting as bloody governments. Please note that this book is somewhat gruesome at points.
Lord of the FliesLord of the Flies by William Golding
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This novel watches a group of school boys marooned on an island slowly lose their inhibitions and descend into sheer madness. Also contains a great deal of symbolism which is interesting to look at.
Oryx and CrakeOryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood
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I loved this book. Telling two stories simultaneously, Atwood tells the stories of a very bleek future and how it came to be.