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Gormenghast
Mervyn Peake. This gothic series follows the life of Titus Groan, heir to the Gormenghast Castle, and the bizarre rituals and characters within it.
Remembrance of Earth's Past
Liu Cixin. A hard science fiction series that begins with 'The Three-Body Problem' and explores humanity's place in the universe and the potential for contact with alien civilizations.
Gravity's Rainbow
Thomas Pynchon. Set in the aftermath of WWII, this series weaves together history, science, and conspiracy, characterized by its paranoid and chaotic sense of humor.
The New York Trilogy
Paul Auster. This series combines detective fiction with existential questions, exploring identity, difference, and the randomness of fate in an urban setting.
The Illuminatus! Trilogy
Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson. This satirical series delves into conspiracy theories, counterculture, and anarchistic themes through an unreliable narrative.
Infinite Jest
David Foster Wallace. This series explores a dystopian future with a fragmented narrative structure and touches on addiction, entertainment, and the nature of consciousness.
His Dark Materials
Philip Pullman. This fantasy series for younger readers blends elements of postmodernism with its critical examination of religion and philisophical underpinning regarding the nature of reality.
The Culture Series
Iain M. Banks. This science fiction series is known for its advanced society 'The Culture' which is characterized by artificial intelligence and spaceships.
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