Many lists of must-read books are dominated by cult classics. These are novels that didn’t necessarily dominate the mainstream when they first hit shelves, but gradually developed devoted followings until they became considered literary essentials. That reputation can make certain books seem almost compulsory. However, not every cult classic deserves the reverence it has accumulated, and historical importance does not automatically make a novel enjoyable.
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