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Illywhacker 14 reviews Peter Carey
Faber & Faber, 2004
Grotesque and interesting
+ A memorable book, worth reading. + lyrically, weirdly composed + Illywhacker, Whacky, Carey
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The Fountainhead 967 reviews Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff
Signet, 1996
Fairy Tale
+ More traditionally novelistic, tells the backstory of Atlas Shrugged + Fountainhead + Why Was This Book Written?
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Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow (Harvill Panther) 20 reviews Peter Hoeg
Harvill Pr, 2000
An unforgettable read
+ Totally absorbing reading experience + Frozen feelings
I have just completed my fourth reading of this novel in two years. For anyone serious about his or her personal library this piece of literature is an essential. Much has to be credited to the quality of the translation as well as the intentions of the author. Yes, it's a thriller, a cultural ...
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The Grapes of Wrath (Centennial Edition) 592 reviews John Steinbeck
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
Get ready to relive these times soon!
+ Take in the magic of Steinbeck's writing + A handsome edition + A master storyteller + [Good] required reading
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A Prayer for Owen Meany 1074 reviews John Irving
Ballantine Books, 1990
Great book, beautiful edition!
+ my favorite book + The Best of Irving + AWESOME
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Atonement 762 reviews Ian Mcewan
Anchor, 2007
Beautifully written and engrossing.
+ Atonement is a work of art! + Not a quick read. + Reconciliation...Really?
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The Fountainhead 967 reviews Ayn Rand, Leonard Peikoff
Signet, 1996
Fairy Tale
+ More traditionally novelistic, tells the backstory of Atlas Shrugged + Fountainhead + Why Was This Book Written?
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The Grapes of Wrath (Centennial Edition) 592 reviews John Steinbeck
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
Get ready to relive these times soon!
+ Take in the magic of Steinbeck's writing + A handsome edition + A master storyteller + [Good] required reading
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Atonement 762 reviews Ian Mcewan
Anchor, 2007
Beautifully written and engrossing.
+ Atonement is a work of art! + Not a quick read. + Reconciliation...Really?
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Illywhacker 14 reviews Peter Carey
Faber & Faber, 2004
Grotesque and interesting
+ A memorable book, worth reading. + lyrically, weirdly composed + Illywhacker, Whacky, Carey
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Miss Smilla's Feeling for Snow (Harvill Panther) 20 reviews Peter Hoeg
Harvill Pr, 2000
An unforgettable read
+ Totally absorbing reading experience + Frozen feelings
I have just completed my fourth reading of this novel in two years. For anyone serious about his or her personal library this piece of literature is an essential. Much has to be credited to the quality of the translation as well as the intentions of the author. Yes, it's a thriller, a cultural ...
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A Prayer for Owen Meany 1074 reviews John Irving
Ballantine Books, 1990
Great book, beautiful edition!
+ my favorite book + The Best of Irving + AWESOME
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