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Try to be open-minded and to give every book the chance to hit me between the eyes - even if it's only a sentence or two which get me thinking ...
Two books from the 80s came to mind when I saw OP's question:
- Martin Amis: Money
- Dovid Lodge: Small World
Both novels are in some way reflections on the postmodern "Anything Goes" culture. But despite all the diversification of life-styles in the end all that matters is money and/or power it seems. The books are funny - with the British twist of bitter-sweetness. I have now bought both books for a re-read on my Kindle. I expect to enjoy them - will see how it is after 30 years. "Anything Goes" is still there, in most cases with the addendum "If You Can Get Away With It" or in the form of "I Can Do (Get Away With It)".
Of the great modern classics I must mention Bernard Malamud - his short stories are heart-breaking and can make you very angry indeed.
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