Literary Fiction

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The Aspern Papers

3.2

A literary thriller set in Venice, where a nameless narrator seeks the elusive letters of a famous poet, uncovering secrets and facing moral…

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Washington Square

4.2

In the heart of 19th century New York, Catherine Sloper's life is shattered by the betrayals of her father and lover, leaving her emotionall…

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The Tragic Muse

4.2

Henry James' 'The Tragic Muse' explores the intersection of art and life, following the aspirations and conflicts of characters in the world…

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A Fan's Notes

4.3

A raw and introspective journey through the depths of American life, this fictional memoir explores one man's descent into despair and his u…

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Shame

4.2

Omar Khayyam Shakil is raised by three mothers who shield him from all feelings of shame, preparing him for a world where shamelessness reig…

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Shalimar the Clown

3.8

A tale of love, betrayal, and revenge that spans generations and continents, Shalimar the Clown is a gripping exploration of the complex rel…

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Fury

3.8

A Booker-prize winning author delivers an intense tale of a man fleeing his past in the chaotic heart of New York City.

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The Golden House

3.8

A powerful real-estate tycoon and his three adult children assume new identities and move into a grand Manhattan mansion, chronicling their …

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Maurice

3.8

E.M. Forster's classic queer novel explores love, societal pressures, and self-discovery in early 20th-century England, with a poignant intr…

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Story of O

3.5

A daring exploration of love, devotion, and the boundaries of pleasure, this notorious novel follows a Parisian photographer's journey into …

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The Lowlife

4.2

In Hackney’s gritty underworld, Jewish bachelor Harryboy Boas gambles with fate, love, and his haunted past, spiraling into a dark world of …

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Under the Net

4.2

A witty and philosophical debut novel following Jake, a struggling writer in 1950s London, whose chaotic relationships and misadventures rev…

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The Lonely Londoners

4.1

A poignant and often humorous portrayal of West Indian immigrants striving to build new lives in 1950s London, navigating racism, loneliness…

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Offshore

4.2

A vivid portrait of an eccentric houseboat community on the Thames, where lives intertwine in unexpected ways amid the struggle for belongin…

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NW

4.0

Zadie Smith’s NW is a vivid, tragicomic portrait of four Londoners navigating the complexities of identity, class, and friendship in a city …

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City of the Mind

4.2

An architect navigating the ruins of his failed marriage and the layered history of London, Matthew Halland confronts the past and present a…