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Great books I've read in 2008.
By an Amazon.com customer
TimequakeTimequake by Kurt Vonnegut
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Learn more about Vonnegut and his alter ego Kilgore Trout.
The World According to Garp (Modern Library)The World According to Garp (Modern Library) by John Irving
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Great characters, great ideals.
A Streetcar Named Desire.A Streetcar Named Desire. by Tennessee Williams
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A classic, but not overly enjoyable. I found myself so frustrated with the characters actions; it was impossible to quit reading.
The GiverThe Giver by Lois Lowry
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This was written for young adults, but if you haven't read it yet--do. Is ignorance bliss?
Hush Hush: The Dark Secrets of Scientific ResearchHush Hush: The Dark Secrets of Scientific Research by Michael Jordan
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Explores tragedies like Thalidomide, Agent Orange, The Manhattan Project, and dozens more cases you should be aware of.