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Country of origin: Chile, Author: Isabel Allende, Magical realism aspects: The characters have psychic or clairvoyant abilities, and events defy the laws of reality.

Country of origin: India, Author: Arundhati Roy, Magical realism aspects: The narrative intertwines the small details of everyday life with profound tragedies and moments of political and cultural significance.

Country of origin: Sudan, Author: Tayeb Salih, Magical realism aspects: Blends African storytelling with surreal encounters and narrative twists that reflect the complexities of postcolonial identity.

Country of origin: Nigeria, Author: Ben Okri, Magical realism aspects: The protagonist is a spirit-child with a foot in both the living and spirit worlds.

Country of origin: United States, Author: Toni Morrison, Magical realism aspects: The novel features a haunting by a child's ghost and explores the traumatic effects of slavery.

Country of origin: Mexico, Author: Laura Esquivel, Magical realism aspects: The protagonist's emotions influence her cooking, causing supernatural effects on those who eat her food.

Country of origin: Portugal, Author: José Saramago, Magical realism aspects: In an unnamed country, death suddenly stops occurring, leading to a series of surreal and philosophical scenarios.

Country of origin: India/Britain, Author: Salman Rushdie, Magical realism aspects: The protagonist is born with telepathic powers, intertwined with historical events of India.

Country of origin: Spain, Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Magical realism aspects: The story includes a mysterious labyrinthine library and characters with hidden ties to dark, supernatural secrets.