A List of Quite Brilliant Books (in no order)

A Listmania! list by Wakey "dhlipton" (Leeds, UK)
 
Fight Club
1.  Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
The list author says:
  "As thought-provoking, bleak and nihilistic as the film."
£4.79   Used & New from: £1.51
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (98 customer reviews)

Survivor
2.  Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk
The list author says:
  "Another Chuck classic, the silver to Fight Club's gold."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)

Long Hard Road out of Hell
3.  Long Hard Road out of Hell by Marilyn Manson
The list author says:
  "Insightful, an interesting and stomach-churning read."
£8.99   Used & New from: £5.44
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (76 customer reviews)

1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four
4.  1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
The list author says:
  "The finest British literary classic. If only for its ending..."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (363 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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Things Snowball
5.  Things Snowball by Rich Hall
The list author says:
  "Hilarious, every chapter offers something new to laugh out loud to."
£6.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Lullaby
6.  Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk
The list author says:
  "Fantastic idea for a story, fast-paced dark humour."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

White Noise (Contemporary American Fiction)
7.  White Noise (Contemporary American Fiction) by Don DeLillo
The list author says:
  "Some strange ideas explored here, but enthralling nonetheless."
Used & New from: £0.05
3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

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Choke
8.  Choke by Chuck Palahniuk
The list author says:
  "Lacks the psychological suspense of its predecessor, but makes up for it in its surprise ending."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

The Timewaster Letters
9.  The Timewaster Letters by Robin Cooper
The list author says:
  "Hit and miss humour. Still worth a quick browse."
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (112 customer reviews)

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Stupid White Men: ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!
10.  Stupid White Men: ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation! by Michael Moore
The list author says:
  "Vitriolic, but asks the right questions."
£7.69   Used & New from: £0.01
3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)

Eats, Shites & Leaves: Crap English and How to Use It
11.  Eats, Shites & Leaves: Crap English and How to Use It by Antal Parody
The list author says:
  "Humorous, although oddly educational."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Word Freak: A Journey Into the Eccentice World of the Most Obsessive Board Game Ever Invented: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble
12.  Word Freak: A Journey Into the Eccentice World of the Most Obsessive Board Game Ever Invented: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble by Stefan Fatsis
The list author says:
  "Compelling, albeit in a geeky way."
£7.69   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

A Clockwork Orange (Penguin Modern Classics)
13.  A Clockwork Orange (Penguin Modern Classics) by Anthony Burgess
The list author says:
  "Disturbing, dark but a timeless classic."
£6.29   Used & New from: £1.78
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (250 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Amsterdam
14.  Amsterdam by Ian McEwan
The list author says:
  "Clever, suspenseful and intense."
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (89 customer reviews)

Enduring Love
15.  Enduring Love by Ian McEwan
The list author says:
  "Gripping from the first page."
£4.83   Used & New from: £0.01
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (176 customer reviews)

The Catcher in the Rye
16.  The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
The list author says:
  "A tale about nothing much,but surprisingly memorable."
£4.50   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (386 customer reviews)

The Great Gatsby
17.  The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The list author says:
  "Clever, cunning and full of intrigue."
Used & New from: £3.33
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (388 customer reviews)

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Franny and Zooey
18.  Franny and Zooey by J. Salinger
The list author says:
  "The dialogue is razor sharp- snappy, sarcastic and sentimental."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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Shining
19.  Shining by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "Not a big fan of King, but this book is the exception."
Used & New from: £1.26
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The 25th Hour
20.  The 25th Hour by David Benioff
The list author says:
  "Dark, ultra-cool and  with a  surprise twist."
Used & New from: £0.86
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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