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Border CrossingBorder Crossing by Pat Barker
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Gripping, disturbing, thought-provoking
Hullabaloo in the Guava OrchardHullabaloo in the Guava Orchard by Kiran Desai
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Darkly funny, weird and wonderful.
The House of SleepThe House of Sleep by Jonathan Coe
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Compelling reading
AbominationAbomination by Paul Golding
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Superb writing. A disturbing story, often harrowingly graphic but well worth the effort.
DisobedienceDisobedience by Jane Hamilton
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Thoroughly entertaining. Unusual and well-drawn characters and a compelling storyline all encapsulated in fine writing.
When We Were OrphansWhen We Were Orphans by Kazuo Ishiguro
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An engrossing read. Part childhood memory, part detective novel. Very atmospheric.
CorpsingCorpsing by Toby Litt
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A well-written thriller with flashes of humour and an unexpected (and somewhat bizarre) twist.
The Lack BrothersThe Lack Brothers by Malcolm MacKay
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One of the best books I've read in recent years. Vivid, imaginative, witty, scary and totally unusual.
Niagara Falls All Over AgainNiagara Falls All Over Again by Elizabeth McCracken
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Beautiful story of friendship, family and ambition drawn with wit, sadness and nostalgia. An engaging and satisfying read.
Enduring LoveEnduring Love by Ian McEwan
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Another excellent offering from one of the best modern writers. Unusual storyline that builds the suspense and draws you in.
The Drowning PeopleThe Drowning People by Richard Mason
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Dark, bleak tale of love, loss, family and the past. You won't be able to put it down!
White TeethWhite Teeth by Zadie Smith
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Hilarious. A novel of epic proportions and themes, but made effortlessly light by fresh and witty writing.
The DinnerThe Dinner by Anna Davis
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Sharp social observiation. Part comedy, part tragedy with a cynical edge. Read in one sitting!
My Best FriendMy Best Friend by Laura Wilson
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Interesting and well-crafted. Misfits and mothers, the past and the present. A thoroughly enjoyable and easy read.
JustineJustine by Alice Thompson
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A compelling story of obsession and the blurred line between fantasy and reality. All this despite the rather tacky 'gimmick' of sealed pages the reader has to tear open!