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Read the "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die"

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Under the Net – Iris Murdoch 2 weeks ago

Finished last night. Easily read, and quite enjoyable. A story of drunkeness, life, and love.



Cloud Atlas – David Mitchell 2 weeks ago

Finished four days ago. Very cleverly written. This is actually six stories that are told in a sort of stair-step fashion. Each era in which the story exists has its own unique style and verbiage. Complete with a twist.



Lolita – Vladimir Nabokov 3 weeks ago

Done mid-last week. This book was incredibly creepy. The main role was a filthy pervert, but the story was beautifully written. Nabokov is a very talented writer, but I think he’s got a few screws loose.



Saturday – Ian McEwan 4 weeks ago

Done last night. Very enjoyable throughout. It was one jam-packed day!



One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – Ken Kesey 4 weeks ago

Great read. I’m a big fan of the flick, so checking out the book was fun. The perspective from which the story is told adds a whole new depth.



A Clockwork Orange – Anthony Burgess 4 weeks ago

Finished 5 days ago. It took a few pages to become accustomed to the lingo. The story was dark, but great. I’ll have to check out the movie to see how it compares.



The Satanic Verses – Salman Rushdie 4 weeks ago

Finished 9 days ago. Intensely strange. Rushdie sure jumps around in this one. It was wacky, and a little long, but okay nonetheless.



The Shroud - John Banville 1 month ago

Completed a few days ago. Pretty good. The story jumped around a bit, but it was all within context.



Fury – Salman Rushdie 1 month ago

Finished last night. Definitely a different one. Very topical for when it was written.



Drop City – T. C. Boyle 1 month ago

Finished a week ago. Liked this one alot. The hippy-ish, out-doorsy theme made it a fun read. There were some heavy moments, but the characters really shined.



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