Only For Slackers: "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die" by Peter Boxall
(Original Review, 2010-04-18)
I found this list rather heavy on very recent fiction. There is also no way of knowing whether books published a few years ago will withstand the test of time, and I suspect many won´t. This is a reason why, apart from a handful of favourites, I tend to restrict my (sadly limited) reading to more established authors. 4 times out of 5, when I believe the "hype", I end up disappointed.
If you're into stuff like this, you can read the full review.
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