Open Option
The Bell Jar (Sylvia Plath)
The Bell Jar Author: Sylvia Plath List: Modern Classic Year of publication: 1963 Pages: 244 Goodreads: The Bell Jar
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War
The English Patient (Michael Ondaatje)
The English Patient Author: Michael Ondaatje Project: war – World War II Year of publication: 1992 Pages: 320 Goodreads: The English Patient
Identity
Days Without End (Sebastian Barry)
Days without End follows the journey of Thomas McNulty, an Irish immigrant, and his companion John Cole as they join the U.S. Army during the mid-19th century. Through the American Civil War, love, and hardship, […]
War
A Farewell to Arms (Ernest Hemingway)
A Farewell to Arms Author: Ernest Hemingway Project: War – World War I Year of publication: 1929 Pages: 293 Goodreads: A Farewell to Arms
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The Sense of an Ending (Julian Barnes)
The Sense of an Ending follows Tony Webster, a retired man reflecting on his youth and the unreliability of memory. As he delves into his past, a long-buried secret resurfaces, forcing him to confront the […]
Dystopia
The Road (Cormac McCarthy)
In a post-apocalyptic world, a father and son embark on a treacherous journey towards the coast, facing scarcity, danger, and the struggle to maintain their humanity. Their bond and determination fuel their survival in the […]
Open Option
King Solomon’s Mines (Henry Rider Haggard)
King Solomon’s Mines Author: Henry Rider Haggard Label: Pre-Modern Year of publication: 1885 Pages: 260 Goodreads: King Solomon’s Mines
Dystopia
Lord of the Flies (William Golding)
Stranded on an uninhabited island, a group of boys grapples with survival and the unraveling of their civilized society. Their struggle for power and the erosion of morality exposes the primal instincts that lie within, […]
Open Option
The Boys from Brazil (Ira Levin)
The Boys from Brazil Author: Ira Levin Year of publication: 1976 Pages: 312 Goodreads: The Boys from Brazil
Open Option
The Catcher in the Rye (J.D. Salinger)
The Holden Caulfield embarks on a journey following his departure from school, exploring the complexities of identity, loneliness, and societal expectations. Through encounters with various characters, he grapples with the challenges of growing up and […]