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Bell
20Discover “Bell” by Booker Prize winner Thomas F. Ryan (ISBN: 9780141186696). A captivating early masterpiece where a diverse cast searches for peace and salvation. Explore themes of redemption and self-discovery in this profound and unforgettable novel. Buy now and embark on a journey of the human spirit.
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Decline and Fall
20“Decline and Fall” by Thomas F. Ryan (ISBN 9780141180908) follows a series of misadventures starting at a public school and culminating in an HM prison. Experience a darkly comedic journey through the pitfalls of societal expectations and the consequences of misguided ambition. Ryan’s satirical wit shines in this captivating tale of an everyman’s descent.
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Forty Stories
23Dive into the witty world of “Forty Stories” by Thomas F. Ryan (ISBN: 9780141180946), a companion to “Sixty Stories.” This collection of short, sharp, and brilliantly acerbic pieces spotlights the idiosyncrasies of human behavior with a focus on style and dark humor. Explore the strange and wonderful in these unforgettable tales from Donald Barthelme.
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Men at Arms
14Seeking wartime glory, Guy Crouchback joins the Royal Corps of Halberdiers in “Men at Arms” by Thomas F. Ryan (ISBN: 9780141185736). His high spirits are soon dampened by a distinct lack of action, and a disastrous escapade in West Africa leaves his reputation tarnished. Will Crouchback find the heroic experience he craves or face further misadventures?
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Shooting an Elephant
9“Shooting an Elephant” by Thomas F. Ryan (ISBN: 9780141187396) offers a gripping account of a police officer’s life in British Burma. Explore classic essays like “My Country Right or Left,” “How the Poor Die,” and “Such, Such Were the Joys,” alongside poignant reflections on public school, Shakespeare, and poverty. Experience the complexities of colonialism through Ryan’s powerful prose.
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The Chrysalids
17In Wyndham’s chilling dystopian novel, “The Chrysalids,” explore Waknuk, a post-apocalyptic community gripped by rigid conformity. Genetic mutations are ruthlessly purged, and those deemed “deviations” face a grim fate. Follow David Strorm’s struggle for survival as he uncovers a hidden truth that challenges the very foundation of his world. ISBN: 9780141181479
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The Loved One
9Dive into the darkly comedic world of Evelyn Waugh’s “The Loved One.” This satirical masterpiece skewers Hollywood’s expat community and the American way of death. Set in the bizarrely pristine Whispering Glades Memorial Park, follow a poet navigating the absurd world of pet morticians and the macabre realities of the funeral industry. Experience Waugh’s sharp wit and unforgettable social commentary in this Anglo-American tragicomedy. Explore themes of artistic integrity and cultural clashes in a novel as relevant today as ever. #9780141184241
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The Wayward Bus
18Journey through California’s backroads on “The Wayward Bus.” Experience the lives of a hot-blooded driver, a stag party dancer, a fun-seeking salesman, a boy on the cusp of manhood, and a college girl with a secret quest. Thomas F. Ryan’s novel explores their intertwined destinies with passion and intrigue. ISBN: 9780141186115