Books to read on a long journey

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The Lack Brothers
1.  The Lack Brothers by Malcolm MacKay
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  "Quite simply one of the most entertaining books I've read in recent years.  Imaginative, vivid, unexpected.  Will keep you entertained for hours."
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Fiddleback: A Novel
2.  Fiddleback: A Novel by J.M. Morris
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  "Strange and compelling.  Dark and difficult subjects woven together with skill and sensitivity.  Truly gripping."
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Paperback Raita
3.  Paperback Raita by William Rhode
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  "A superior take on the 'backpacker' theme.  Bursting with action - diamonds, drugs, intrigue - and vividly portraying traveller's India.  Witty and engaging."
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253
4.  253 by Geoff Ryman
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  "Willmake you wonder about your fellow passengers.  253 different characters, 253 different stories.  Superbly imaginative."
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Anita and Me
5.  Anita and Me by Meera Syal
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  "Fresh and funny account of cross-cultural adolescence."
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Bel Canto
6.  Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
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  "An unusual story told with inventiveness, warmth and sharp observation."
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The Pilot's Wife
7.  The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve
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  "Skilful, gripping, full of suspense.  Will leave you wondering - do we ever really know anyone?"
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Hannibal
8.  Hannibal by Thomas Harris
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  "Scary psychological thriller.  The best of the Hannibal Lecter trilogy.  Far better than the film.  You'll be gripped."
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Your Blue-eyed Boy
9.  Your Blue-eyed Boy by Helen Dunmore
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  "Engrossing tale of the past and how it catches up when you least need or expect it.  Sensitively written and slow-burning book."
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After You'd Gone
10.  After You'd Gone by Maggie O'Farrell
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  "Grief, love, choices, despair.  Finely woven emotions, unusually presented.  Beautiful writing."
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Rough Music
11.  Rough Music by Patrick Gale
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  "How the past shapes the future.  Are things really what we think they are?  Are we really who we think we are?"
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The Beach
12.  The Beach by Alex Garland
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  "Despite the hype this remains a superb read.  Light entertainment with a dark undercurrent.  The film did not do it justice."
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