Some interesting books i read for my degree

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The Wasp Factory
1.  The Wasp Factory by Iain Banks
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  "Without my degree course, i would not have been introduced to half of these wierd an wonderful books and writers! This one definitely grows on you as you read."
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The Rachel Papers
2.  The Rachel Papers by Martin Amis
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  "Charles Highway is a little arrogant, a little wierd but pretty funny, worth a read... love the quirky cover!"
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Penguin Modern Classics)
3.  One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Penguin Modern Classics) by Ken Kesey
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  "Disappointing, found it slow until the last few pages. Glad i read it but not one i'll be coming back to."
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Fear of Flying (Vintage Blue)
4.  Fear of Flying (Vintage Blue) by Erica Jong
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  "Liked this, still a bit shocking!"
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Birthday Letters
5.  Birthday Letters by Ted Hughes
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  "As a huge Plath fan i found this collection really interesting and insightful, 'Dreamers' probably my favourite."
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The Buddha of Suburbia
6.  The Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi
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  "This was a surprise, really didn't expect to like it but its hilarious, great characters."
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Paradise
7.  Paradise by Toni Morrison
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  "Another surprise, confusing to follow at first but worth the time and effort. Beautifully written... poetic."
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Rebecca (Virago Modern Classics)
8.  Rebecca (Virago Modern Classics) by Daphne Du Maurier
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  "Loved it, timeless story doesn't feel as old as it is. Really gripping."
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Mao II
9.  Mao II by Don Delillo
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  "Wierd... confusing but felt compelled to keep reading."
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The Long Good-bye
10.  The Long Good-bye by Raymond Chandler
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  "American detective fiction, another first for me but really enjoyable, great story with some exciting twists."
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The Collector (Vintage Classics)
11.  The Collector (Vintage Classics) by John Fowles
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  "Creepy, frightening will haunt you long after you finish the last page... loved it!"
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Diary of a Madman: And Other Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)
12.  Diary of a Madman: And Other Stories (Dover Thrift Editions) by Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol
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  "A little wordy, hard to get your head around at first but surprisingly a really good read... unique."
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"The Yellow Wallpaper (Dover Thrift)
13.  "The Yellow Wallpaper (Dover Thrift) by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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  "Loved this one too... brilliant story but you can get a lot out of it, really interesting portrayal of supposed female 'madness'."
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The Mad Pride: A Celebration of Mad Culture
14.  The Mad Pride: A Celebration of Mad Culture by Robert Dellar
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  "Think a theme is starting to emerge! Tales of 'real madness' really insightful, moving and frightening. Raising the profile of the experience of mental illness."
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The Child In Time
15.  The Child In Time by Ian McEwan
The list author says:
  "Excellent, one of the best contemporary writers ive read. Chilling story, very moving, really interesting but unexpected ending."
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Woman on the Edge of Time (A Women's Press classic)
16.  Woman on the Edge of Time (A Women's Press classic) by Marge Piercy
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  "Feminism/ science fiction/ madness... makes an interesting combination but liked it, a good read."
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