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Stories that stayed with me
1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
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Practically a premonition.
Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated CultureGeneration X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture by Douglas Coupland
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I was so relieved that someone else felt the restlessness and longing for something more. I still sometimes refer to the glossary of Generation X related terms by picking a random page.
Girlfriend in a ComaGirlfriend in a Coma by Douglas Coupland
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A slow starter but that ending often pops into my head. A very important message about how to really live.
The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics)The Picture of Dorian Gray (Penguin Classics) by Oscar Wilde
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I wanted to write quotes from just about every page. Definitely for those with creative and narcissistic tendencies.
The Dice ManThe Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart
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Imagine having the opportunity to bypass your ego and let chance decide which side of your personality is going to take presidence today.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
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A very different perspective on life, as seen through the eyes of a young boy with aspergers syndrome.
Life of PiLife of Pi by Yann Martel
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Another slow starter but well worth sticking with. A bizarre story of faith, determination and delusion.
Invisible MonstersInvisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk
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Is beauty a gift or a curse? What does it really take to feel content with your appearance?
Fred and RoseFred and Rose by Howard Sounes
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The facisating relationship between two very disturbed individuals who somehow managed to find eachother. The results are almost beyond belief.
A Child Called 'It': One child's courage to surviveA Child Called 'It': One child's courage to survive by Dave Pelzer
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A harrowing true story of an abused child who somehow survived a deranged mother who concocted punishments more horiffic than anything you'd ever find in a Stephen King novel.