Books I shall recommend to all my friends

A Listmania! list by lorna96
 
Les Miserables (Classics)
1.  Les Miserables (Classics) by Victor Hugo
The list author says:
  "Tragic, very moving, with unforgettable characters. God forgives, but can society do that?"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews)

Possession: A Romance
2.  Possession: A Romance by A S Byatt
The list author says:
  "Beautifully written, original, amazing. Can people dig everything from the past?"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

The Name Of The Rose
3.  The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco
The list author says:
  "Serial murder in an abbey. I can't put this book down before getting at the end."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Complete Short Fiction (Penguin Classics)
4.  The Complete Short Fiction (Penguin Classics) by Oscar Wilde
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  "Wilde's writings are always beautiful."
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The Dante Club: A Novel
5.  The Dante Club: A Novel by Matthew Pearl
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  "I like the language used in this novel, regarding when this was written."
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3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Emma (Wordsworth Classics)
6.  Emma (Wordsworth Classics) by Jane Austen
The list author says:
  "I love this heroine so much! Her flaws make her seems real. This book is witty, funny, and smart."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)

These Happy Golden Years
7.  These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The list author says:
  "My favourite, along with all Little House series by Laura."
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Treasury of Children's Stories
8.  Treasury of Children's Stories by Hilda Boswell
The list author says:
  "Very beautifully illustrated. Wonderful choice of children stories collection."
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Little Women (Literary Classics)
9.  Little Women (Literary Classics) by Louisa M. Alcott
The list author says:
  "A warm story about family, friendship and love."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)

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Angela's Ashes
10.  Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
The list author says:
  "A moving biography that can make you laugh, thanks to the writer's sense of humour."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (190 customer reviews)

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The Chronicles of Narnia - The Complete Chronicles of Narnia
11.  The Chronicles of Narnia - The Complete Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
The list author says:
  "Wonderful stories (7 in 1) about Narnia, with lovely illustrations."
£20.99   Used & New from: £7.98
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (229 customer reviews)

A Dangerous Fortune
12.  A Dangerous Fortune by Ken Follett
The list author says:
  "This fictional family saga has an incredible plot."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

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An Instance Of The Fingerpost
13.  An Instance Of The Fingerpost by Iain Pears
The list author says:
  "A murder story in the 17th century in Oxford, told by 4 different persons who each pointed to different culprits. Lots of twists."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)

The Physician
14.  The Physician by Noah Gordon
The list author says:
  "About a penniless orphan who had a gift to heal and went across many countries to learn from the best so he could help more people."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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The Ripley Omnibus: The Talented Mr. Ripley, Ripley Underground, Ripley's Game
15.  The Ripley Omnibus: The Talented Mr. Ripley, Ripley Underground, Ripley's Game by Patricia Highsmith
The list author says:
  "3 enchanting stories of Tom Ripley who always can get away from his crimes."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics)
16.  The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics) by Alexandre Dumas
The list author says:
  "This story of avenging angel has a complicated plot. The book looks thick, but after finishing it, you would wish that it had been longer."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (149 customer reviews)

The Black Tulip (Penguin Classics)
17.  The Black Tulip (Penguin Classics) by Alexandre Dumas
The list author says:
  "A rivalry between 2 tulip growers. Hard to put down and really worth your money."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

The Don Camillo Omnibus
18.  The Don Camillo Omnibus by Giovanni Guareschi
The list author says:
  "The story of Catholic priest Don Camillo and his adversary Peppone, the Communist Mayor, should at least make you giggle."
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3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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