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|author=Peter Carey
|title=Parrot and Olivier in America
|rating=4.5
|genre=Literary Fiction
|summary=Set against the 1830 July Revolution in France, a young, French aristocrat (based on the real-life Alexis de Tocqueville) is dispatched to the emerging USA together with a British servant. Carey's rich, lyrical prose explores the emergence of democracy, attitudes to art and the power of love as these two unlikely companions find their way in America with varying amounts of success.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0571253296</amazonuk>
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|summary=Interesting read that challenges how you view the idea of travelling. Three journeys by a character who plays three separate roles. Skilful writing.
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>1848873220</amazonuk>
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|author=Andrea Levy
|title=The Long Song|rating=5
|genre=Literary Fiction
|summary=Funny, captivating snapshot of Jamaica at the time of the Baptist Wars and as seen through the eyes of a mischievous, resilient, original woman you won't forget in a hurry.
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0755359402</amazonuk>
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|author=David Mitchell
|title=The Thousand Autumns of Zacob Jacob de Zoet
|rating=5
|genre=Literary Fiction
|author=Lisa Moore
|title=February
|rating=4.5
|genre=Literary Fiction
|summary=A thoughtful, reflective novel about coming to terms with the past and future.
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0701184906</amazonuk>
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|author=Alan Warner
|title=The Stars in the Bright Sky
|rating=4
|genre=Literary Fiction
|summary=Warner again re-unites the gang from his highly successful ''The Sopranos'' as they prepare to set off for a cheap, last minute holiday at Gatwick airport. He captures the world of people in transit pitch perfectly and there's plenty of laughs, not least at the hands of the wonderfully chavy, Manda. Girls behaving badly - a good holiday read.
|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0224071289</amazonuk>
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