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The Pearl by John Steinbeck

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5.0

It's a song as simple as that. Amazingly metaphorical and lyrical. Shuttles between the anger and helplessness of a poor man's despair when he comes across a source for breakthrough. Constantly manages in tossing between black and white of several aspects. Brilliant writing.
The Quiet American by Graham Greene

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5.0

Amazing. Melancholic. Feels like a narrative. A great American novel.
Impatience of the Heart by Stefan Zweig

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5.0

Excellent book. Now I will die, bye bye.
The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman

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5.0

Got me crying this book. Such poignant storytelling. Fits the purpose of renaissance storytelling which basically centred around everyday characters instead of rulers and still be interesting.
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

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5.0

Everytime I read the heighth of fashion, I felt s new rush of energy in me. Burgess used his linguistic prowess to create something beautiful. The wellwellwelling got me cracking so hard. Contrary to what the rumours day, it's A Clockwork Orange is not a difficult read at all. Once you get used to the nadsat lexicon, he book flows smoothly. I believe that's unlike any other book, where you trod slowly in the beginning and pick up more pace as you move on.
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

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5.0

Absolutely magnificent. One of my favourite writers. An absolute treasure to literature. Beautiful writing style with both subtle and vivid symbolisms
Harlem Shadows: Poems by Claude McKay

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Is a good collection! Will recommend. Breaks the barriers of what sonnets can be.