Some odd reactions to this list of the 20th century novels which have sold best in the UK in the last five years. It doesn’t seek to represent literary merit; it’s a fascinating snapshot of where popularity and critical acclaim do and don’t overlap.
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The new modern classics — the nation’s favourite 20th century novels
The Sunday Times reveals Britain’s 50 favourite 20th-century novels, from Stephen King’s Misery to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale