agree with ian mcewan. i'd add 'the english patient' by michael ondaatje
totally agree bitpoet
i understand what you're saying about teaching creativity, but somehow it seems wrong. be creative and write your story, poem, etc., but without...
i've done two creative writing courses at uni level (UK) and found them very helpful. it does depend on your tutor to a degree and also the other...
Das Boot by Lothar Gunther Buchheim.
spines
having a shitty job makes me much more creative - it keeps my mind active and gives me the will to succeed and get the hell out!
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