One thing that I would note is that I suspect there is a big dividing line, age wise, once you get past the obvious choices (i.e. LOTR). I'm old enough to be comfortable with the older style of writing, so I would be more likely to pick some of the older books from prior to the 60's (for example, the Worm Ouroboros, first published in 1922). Those not comfortable with the style, probably can't stand such older books.
Some of the books in those lists I really didn't care for (and I question the definition when they include the older classics), other books that I loved aren't even on many younger people's radar.
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