My 10 Recent Favourite Novels

A Listmania! list by H. Young (Yorkshire, England)
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The Shadow Of The Wind
1.  The Shadow Of The Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
The list author says:
  "One of the most unputdownable books I have ever read. The descriptions of Barcelona convey brilliantly the author's love of the city. The characters are wonderful. Fantastic!!!"
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (540 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Historian
2.  The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
The list author says:
  "A new take on an old tale. It is beautifully written with ample detail about the past and present, with characters who really fit into the world created for them. A truly superb read"
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3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (355 customer reviews)

The Flanders Panel
3.  The Flanders Panel by Arturo Peréz-Reverte
The list author says:
  "I didnt know which of this author's books to put down, so chose the last one I read! A whodunnit with real character. If you like this read some of his others too!!!"
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3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

The Name Of The Rose (Vintage Classics)
4.  The Name Of The Rose (Vintage Classics) by Umberto Eco
The list author says:
  "The detail in this book is fantastic, it really captured my imagination. Eco is a superb writer!"
£6.29   Used & New from: £2.37
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Apothecary's House
5.  The Apothecary's House by Adrian Mathews
The list author says:
  "A clever, interesting read"
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3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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American Gods
6.  American Gods by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "I loved this book! The ideas really appealed to me and the twists and turns along the way... Fab! The dark humour was amazing too! A must read!"
£4.76   Used & New from: £0.08
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Good Omens
7.  Good Omens by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "I really should have put this at number 1, it is my all-time favourite. I'm not a big fan of Terry Pratchett, but this book is a masterpiece. Hint: read all the notes - hilarious!"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)

The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics)
8.  The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics) by Alexandre Dumas
The list author says:
  "Its very long, but it is well worth a read. The characters are beautifully drawn!"
£6.99   Used & New from: £2.79
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (150 customer reviews)

Misfortune
9.  Misfortune by Wesley Stace
The list author says:
  "A complete one of a kind! It really opened my eyes. Rose is a great character."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The Ill-Made Mute (The Bitterbynde Trilogy)
10.  The Ill-Made Mute (The Bitterbynde Trilogy) by Cecilia Dart-Thornton
The list author says:
  "The first of a trilogy, I loved this series. It is a proper fairytale, no lightness of disney here! Yes, it is fantasy and it takes a bit of getting into, but please try it! You wont be disappointed."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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