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"The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck Set during the Great Depression, the Joad family’s struggle for survival as they move westward to California symbolizes broader themes of injustice, exploitation, and the fight for dignity.
"Room" by Emma Donoghue A mother and her young son are held captive in a room for years. The novel explores their survival, eventual escape, and their efforts to adjust to the outside world.
"Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia A young woman investigates her cousin’s eerie new home, uncovering dark family secrets in 1950s Mexico.
"The Secret History" by Donna Tartt (1992) A psychological thriller set at an elite college, it follows a group of students who become involved in the murder of one of their own. The novel examines obsession, guilt, and the consequences of intellectual isolation.