Books like The Casual Vacancy
If you liked The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling, start here: 12 similar summaries, with why each one matches.
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Animal Farm
Because shares tags: politics, satire, fiction.
George Orwell's Animal Farm explained: Old Major's vision, the seven commandments, Napoleon's dogs, Boxer, and how all animals end up equal…
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The Nanny Diaries
Because shares tags: fiction, satire.
NYU student Nan nannies four-year-old Grayer X on Park Avenue, caught between a demanding Mrs. X, an absent Mr. X, and a lonely child who…
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Still Alice
Because shares tags: fiction, drama.
Harvard professor Alice Howland faces early onset Alzheimer's and her family must adapt as memory fades.
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Nineteen Minutes
Because shares tags: fiction, drama.
Sterling High student Peter Haddon commits a school shooting and lawyer Jordan McAfee defends him while Josie Cormier hides truth.
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Beartown
Because shares tags: fiction, small town.
In a fading Swedish hockey town, a rape accusation against the junior star splits neighbors, families, and teammates over truth and loyalty.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Because also by J. K. Rowling; shares tag: fiction.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix explained: the D.A., Umbridge's regime, the Department of Mysteries, and the loss that changes…
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Because also by J. K. Rowling; shares tag: fiction.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince explained: the Pensieve, Tom Riddle's past, Slughorn's memory, and the ending that sets up the last…
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Because also by J. K. Rowling; shares tag: fiction.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire explained: the Triwizard Tournament, the graveyard, Bertha Jorkins, and the point where the series…
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Because also by J. K. Rowling; shares tag: fiction.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows explained: the hunt for Horcruxes, the Resurrection Stone, Snape's memories, and how the series ends…
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Because also by J. K. Rowling; shares tag: fiction.
How Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone introduces Hogwarts, the Dursleys, Quidditch, and Voldemort: the first book's plot, its quiet…
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Because also by J. K. Rowling; shares tag: fiction.
Chamber of Secrets: Dobby's warning, the flying car, polyjuice potions, and the diary of Tom Riddle. What the second Harry Potter book does…
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Because also by J. K. Rowling; shares tag: fiction.
Prisoner of Azkaban, the mature third book: Sirius Black on the run, dementors at the gates, Remus Lupin's secrets, and the time-turner…
