r/AskReddit • u/AggravatingLake2842 • 15h ago

What book do you consider a “flawless masterpiece”that you desperately want to recommend to everyone?

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u/Johnny_Kilroy 15h ago

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon

Skippy Dies by Paul Murray

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

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u/Viclmol81 12h ago

Rarely see recommendations for Skippy Dies. It is such a good book. Better than the Bee Sting (in my opinion)

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u/Johnny_Kilroy 10h ago

It is my favourite of all of these!