Books I Have Read Grown Up

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Jurassic Park
1.  Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
The list author says:
  "5 Stars, wonderfully written book, about a Island Theme Park full of Dinosaurs,, that of course goes wrong"
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The Lost World
2.  The Lost World by Michael Crichton
The list author says:
  "4 Stars, a continuation of the above book, probably not best read together, gripping and entertaining read none the less"
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Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis & Joy Division
3.  Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis & Joy Division by Deborah Curtis
The list author says:
  "4 Stars A very human honest betrayal of a sick young man, and wonderful insight if some what disturbing look at northern life overall"
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Catch-22 (Vintage Classics)
4.  Catch-22 (Vintage Classics) by Joseph Heller
The list author says:
  "5 Stars, a classic book in all proportions, influenced on blackadder 4, just so morbibly, surreal humour it paradoxically comes so truthful and real"
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Nineteen Eighty-Four
5.  Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
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  "5 Stars, Although I read caution into this, echoes of the Gestapo/Secret Police, lots of modern influences going on that does not make this revolutuonary or profound. However Brilliantly Told"
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The Hobbit
6.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "3 Stars. This is basically a book for kids, but easy to read and entertaining, but not for adults at all really."
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The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004)
7.  The Lord of The Rings (Based on the 50th Anniversary Single volume edition 2004) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "4 Stars. Obviously brillantly written, but it does go on a bit in parts doesn't it, and the elf language/names that you can't read, all very impressive but come on...Give backdrop to the Films"
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Equal Rites: A Discworld Novel
8.  Equal Rites: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "3 Stars Simply fun and topical. The story of a girl who wants to be a wizard despite being a girl, and causing hell in getting her own way, great stuff"
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Mort: (Discworld Novel 4): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels)
9.  Mort: (Discworld Novel 4): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "5 Stars. Simply genius, idiot son can't get a job for love nor money, but the reaper can't manage too many people are dying, he needs a apprentice, how he wish he not employed Mort. Cry out loud funny"
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Sourcery: (Discworld Novel 5): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels)
10.  Sourcery: (Discworld Novel 5): A Discworld Novel (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "4 Stars. The 1st one I read and rincewind sticks in mind, not much else, I read it quickly and enjoyed it though"
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Jingo: A Discworld Novel
11.  Jingo: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "3 Stars. I struggled with this although it had its moments, as they ineptly go to war."
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The Truth: A Discworld Novel
12.  The Truth: A Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "4 Stars. William De Worde a journalist needing to find the truth, while wanted dead by many. lighthearted and enjoyable"
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The Wee Free Men: (Discworld Novel 30) (Discworld Novels)
13.  The Wee Free Men: (Discworld Novel 30) (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "4 Stars. I bought this becos it was cheap, Mcfeegle, and the lovable Tiffany, up there with the best of them."
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A Hat Full of Sky
14.  A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "3 Stars, Patchy return of tiffany and the mcfeegle, it has its moments though, but not as good as its predecessor"
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The Football Factory
15.  The Football Factory by John King
The list author says:
  "3 Stars. A series of scenario sketches strung together, some relative to my own experiences, some funny, and some disturbingly harsh. Prefer the film to be honest"
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Headhunters
16.  Headhunters by John King
The list author says:
  "5 Stars, The characters are more thought out, and more real and relative to social types. Free flowing gripping, bitterly real and open. Essential read"
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Fever Pitch
17.  Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "4 Stars. The autobiographical tale of a boy grown up in a world of football, and the effect on his childhood and young adult life. Also a Arsenal fan found this comparable, fans of football will like"
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High Fidelity
18.  High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
The list author says:
  "5 Stars. Rob is everyman, he listens to the same music, makes the sames lists, and has the same girlfriends, and the same problems that all blokes have. Highly entertaining"
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Bored Of The Rings (GOLLANCZ S.F.)
19.  Bored Of The Rings (GOLLANCZ S.F.) by The Harvard Lampoon
The list author says:
  "4 Stars The book "lord of the rings" could of been, endlessly funny, its not big, its not clever but if you don't laugh then you need a slap."
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The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts
20.  The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts by Douglas Adams
The list author says:
  "4 Stars. A typically english viewpoint on space and a running joke on vending machines, what else do you want."
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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4
21.  The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend
The list author says:
  "4 Stars. Contempory,  Nostalgic and somewhat Pertube look at teenage life. Funny in its own way."
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X (Penguin Modern Classics)
22.  The Autobiography of Malcolm X (Penguin Modern Classics) by Malcolm X
The list author says:
  "5 Stars read my review"
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No Logo: No Space. No Choice. No Jobs
23.  No Logo: No Space. No Choice. No Jobs by Naomi Klein
The list author says:
  "4 Stars. As a marketing student, found this a amusing, and disturbing read. Over idealistic, and pedantically pinning the point of anti-capitalism, anti slavory etc. Keep a open mind and enjoy"
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Is it Just Me or is Everything Shit?: The Encyclopedia of Modern Life
24.  Is it Just Me or is Everything Shit?: The Encyclopedia of Modern Life by Steve Lowe
The list author says:
  "Moments of genius, and these things are quite aptly anoying, although one dimensional, and repetitive. 3 Stars"
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About a Boy
25.  About a Boy 
The list author says:
  "Scarilly typical of a bloke psyche, very funny, about a bloke who pretends to have a son to get women, come on we've all done it, and the consequences of it, until he meets marcus"
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