Books I would make compulsary reading

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Magician (Riftwar Saga)
1.  Magician (Riftwar Saga) by Raymond E. Feist
The list author says:
  "A brilliant novel I've re-read several times."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (188 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

A Prayer For Owen Meany
2.  A Prayer For Owen Meany by John Irving
The list author says:
  "The first Irving I read and still my favourite."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (127 customer reviews)

Swallows And Amazons
3.  Swallows And Amazons by Arthur Ransome
The list author says:
  "This book quite honestly shaped my life."
£5.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

The Ghost
4.  The Ghost by Robert Harris
The list author says:
  "Very topical very powerful and very very very good"
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (172 customer reviews)

Shutter Island
5.  Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
The list author says:
  "If you like a book that makes you think then this is one of two that I would reccommend. it's also one of the few books I've gotten into serious arguments in the pub over."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (126 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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American Psycho
6.  American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
The list author says:
  "The other book I've gotten into arguments over.  No film could ever do this book justice. it is phenomenal."
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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The Sun King Rises
7.  The Sun King Rises by Jego Yves
The list author says:
  "Just blew me away, incredibly detailed characters and full of unexpected twists"
£7.99   Used & New from: £0.01

The Crimson Petal and the White
8.  The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber
The list author says:
  "wonderful, can't think of another word which describes this book"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (183 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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