What have you read recently that was AMAZING?

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JemimaMuddledUp · 28/12/2016 16:49

Looking for recommendations to add to my list for 2017.

My favourite recent reads are:
Shylock is my Name - Howard Jacobson
A Week in December - Sebastian Faulks
The Muse - Jessie Burton

What have you loved and why?

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JemimaMuddledUp · 28/12/2016 21:50

The Goldfinch is on my "to read" list.

I've not heard of the others, thank you.

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AgentProvocateur · 28/12/2016 17:11

Seconding A Little Life. Very harrowing but beautifully written. And incredibly sad.

missyB1 · 28/12/2016 17:08

The Shock Of The Fall - Nathan Filer

Its about a boy whose sibling dies and how it affects him growing up. Its sad but lots of funny / heartwarming bits.

ThreeBecameFour · 28/12/2016 17:00

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara...harrowing...but a really good book

Footle · 28/12/2016 17:00

The Hollow Land, Jane Gardam.

PossumInAPearTree · 28/12/2016 16:59

The Goldfinch is the last amazing book I read.

SandyDays · 28/12/2016 16:54

I enjoyed I pilgrim this year

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