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The 100 best books of the 21st century
The New York Times, 2024. A critics list, ranked. See the original list
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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
Michael Chabon, 2000
On 3 of the 18 lists it was eligible for
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The lists that agree with this one most
| List | Books in common |
|---|---|
| The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian, 2019) | 18 |
| Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (winners and finalists) (Columbia University, 1918-) | 18 |
| The 100 best novels of all time (The Guardian, 2026) | 9 |
| Women's Prize for Fiction (winners and shortlists) (Women's Prize Trust, 1996-) | 13 |
| Readers' top 100 novels (The Guardian, 2026) | 7 |