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Commonalities of Books on Literary Fiction: - Many of the books are coming-of-age stories that explore themes of identity, relationships, and personal growth. - Several of the books deal with societal issues such as race, slavery, and political upheaval. - A number of the books incorporate magical realism or surrealism to convey their messages. - Family dynamics are a common thread throughout many of the books, with characters struggling to come to terms with death, secrets, and prejudices within their families. - Many of the books take place in small towns or communities and explore the relationships between different social classes or cultural groups.

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