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The MezzanineThe Mezzanine by Nicholson Baker
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Funny, clever, a post modern page turner...changes the way you read.
The Thought GangThe Thought Gang by Tibor Fischer
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Hilarious - from the first para right 'till the end. Expected the unexpected, and enjoy!
Alias GraceAlias Grace by Margaret Atwood
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Engaging, intriguing and completely undecideable - perfect!
Time's Arrow or the Nature of the OffenceTime's Arrow or the Nature of the Offence by Martin Amis
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Rather tedious, Amis being a bit too clever? But thought provoking, shocking, interesting.
Hotel WorldHotel World by Ali Smith
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Such a quick read, can't put it down - truly innovative and brilliant.
The New PoetryThe New Poetry
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Great anthology - full of rich and intense poetry.
The Music of ChanceThe Music of Chance by Paul Auster
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Frustratingly readable and difficult to put down, right 'till the end.
Angels in America: Part One [Millennium Approaches] & Part Two [Perestroika]Angels in America: Part One [Millennium Approaches] & Part Two [Perestroika] by Tony Kushner
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Intensely moving, wry, funny, sad - a rollercoaster, vivid and compelling.
The Stornoway WayThe Stornoway Way by Kevin MacNeil
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Very funny, easy to read, interestingly constructed.
Slow ManSlow Man by J.M. Coetzee
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The principle character is the most annoying person you'll ever meet but still a page turner.
All Quiet on the Western FrontAll Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
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portrays vividly every image Saving Private Ryan could only give nods towards.
The Satanic VersesThe Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie
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Funny, witty and interesting at times but rather tedious in the end.
The Inheritance of LossThe Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai
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A fantastic insight into the issues surrounding colonialism and post colonialism.
CrashCrash by J.G. Ballard
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Gives you a lucid snapshot into the twisted world of the main character - fantastically well-written.