Here are 8 must-read books with multiple plots

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell:This intricate novel weaves together six separate stories across centuries and continents, exploring themes of identity, reincarnation, and the interconnectedness of humanity.

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The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss:A coming-of-age fantasy epic told through a framing device, with multiple storylines that intertwine to create a rich and complex world

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Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace: A sprawling, experimental novel that explores themes of addiction, entertainment, and the human condition through multiple interconnected narratives

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Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut:A semi-autobiographical novel that blends science fiction, historical fiction, and black comedy to tell the story of Billy Pilgrim, a man who becomes "unstuck in time.

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The Ground Beneath Us by Julie Iromuanya:A powerful and moving novel about two Nigerian women, one a refugee in the United States and the other a student in Nigeria, whose lives become intertwined in unexpected ways.

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The Secret History by Donna Tartt: A suspenseful and atmospheric novel about a group of elite college students who become entangled in a dark mystery that leads to murder.

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The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune: A heartwarming and whimsical novel about a social worker who is sent to an orphanage for magical children, where he discovers a world of wonder and acceptance.

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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern:A magical and enchanting novel about two young magicians who are locked in a mysterious competition that unfolds in a traveling circus.

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