Suggestions please for a chunky book?

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judgejudyandexecutioner · 11/04/2015 20:17

I am a fast reader and am looking for a challenge. Any suggestions for an epic read? I loved The Stand but have exhausted all Stephen King books. I just want something I will finish in one sitting..

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SprungHasSpring · 11/04/2015 21:09

Anna Karenina

thelittlebooktroll · 11/04/2015 21:04

The Signature of all Things by Elisabeth Gilbert.

Southeastdweller · 11/04/2015 21:01

I second The Goldfinch. Not one word on all 880 pages is wasted.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/04/2015 20:35

This Thing of Darkness

Have you read King's Dark Tower series?

The Lord of the Rings?

Tollygunge · 11/04/2015 20:32

Luminieres is very chunky. I've also just caned and loved and cried through 'the narrow road to the deep north', won the Booker last year. One of the most beautiful books I've ever read.

toothlessoldhag · 11/04/2015 20:29

'The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay' by Michael Chabon - set in New York about the early days of the comic book from the 1930s to the 1950s. You can see the review and read the first chapter on this page - www.nytimes.com/books/00/09/24/reviews/000924.24kalfust.html

In fact, it's worth browsing other Pulitzer Prize winners here: www.pulitzer.org/bycat/Fiction

Another excellent door stopper I've read in recent times is The Children's Book by AS Byatt www.theguardian.com/books/2009/may/09/as-byatt-childrens-book. If you've ever visited the V&A there's the added bonus of the many scenes set in it.

MollyMaDurga · 11/04/2015 20:24

Just checked my kindle, I've got the Hyperion cantos bundle lined up, 2605 pages. I kid you not. Dan Simmons.

vvviola · 11/04/2015 20:19

A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth.

Bought for me one Christmas by my DM who went into the shop and asked "what's the thickest book you have". It lasted me all the way to New Years Day.

It's also a pretty good book, although more historical/literary fiction than Stephen King-esque.

stevienickstophat · 11/04/2015 20:19

The Goldfinch.
Americanah.

MollyMaDurga · 11/04/2015 20:18

A song of fire and ice?

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