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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & ClayThe Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
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If you've the slightest inkling of who Stan Lee and Steve Ditko are then you really want to read this.
VaporVapor by Amanda Filipacchi
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A surprisingly mean little gem. Just think "The Wasp Factory", but with love and clouds.
An Instance of the FingerpostAn Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears
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The same gruesome event, seen from 4 points of view. Surprise, surprise only one's right. A really good yarn!
Three to See the KingThree to See the King by Magnus Mills
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A tale about the confusion a woman can introduce into a man's perfect existence.
The Moor's Last SighThe Moor's Last Sigh by Salman Rushdie
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If you only read one haunting and elegant work of art by Mr Rushdie let it be this.
The Good TerroristThe Good Terrorist by Doris May Lessing
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See here to find out what happens when idealists get motivated
The Iliad (Oxford World's Classics)The Iliad (Oxford World's Classics) by Homer
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My absolute favourite book of all time. Ever.
WhitWhit by Iain Banks
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Culture clash done right.
Animal Farm: A Fairy StoryAnimal Farm: A Fairy Story by George Orwell
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Ironically, one of the books that best describes the human condition.
The PrestigeThe Prestige by Christopher Priest
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Stageshow magic, generation spanning revenge, the dangers of science and professional rivalries. All in 1 cracking novel. Great stuff!
Hitler, 1889-1936: HubrisHitler, 1889-1936: Hubris by Ian Kershaw
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The definitive portrait of history's most vile dictator.
Cochrane: Britannia's Sea Wolf: The Story of Britannia's Sea Wolf (Cassell Military Paperbacks)Cochrane: Britannia's Sea Wolf: The Story of Britannia's Sea Wolf (Cassell Military Paperbacks) by Donald Thomas
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The true tale of the greatest single ship captain to sail the seven seas.
Ender's Game (The Ender saga)Ender's Game (The Ender saga) by Orson Scott Card
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Child prodigy military genius in future war shocker.
Nova (S.F. Masterworks)Nova (S.F. Masterworks) by Samuel R. Delany
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The most beautifully written sci-fi novel of them all.
Lord Of Light (S.F. Masterworks)Lord Of Light (S.F. Masterworks) by Roger Zelazny
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A tricksy tricksy novel, just like it's main character.