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"The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway (1926) Set in the aftermath of World War I, the novel follows a group of expatriates in Europe who are disillusioned by the war's impact. It deals with themes of aimlessness, loss, and the difficulties of finding meaning in a post-war world.
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens Set in the North Carolina swamps, this novel follows Kya Clark, a girl abandoned by her family, as she grows into adulthood and faces prejudice, isolation, and a murder investigation.
"The Poppy War" by R.F. Kuang A poor orphan rises to power in a militaristic fantasy world inspired by Chinese history, confronting the cost of war and ambition.
"The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton A group of working-class teens, called Greasers, confront social divides with wealthier kids, the Socs. The novel explores themes of class struggle, friendship, and the complexities of youth identity.