Not too surprised by your dislike of Hemingway. Though a revolutionary stylist, he is one of the most overrated writers exalted by English faculty everywhere.
I've got Kafka's The Trial waiting for winter break. Come to think of it, I've got a shitload of Russian and German authors to read for winter break.
For novels focused on a particular history, E.L. Doctorow's The Book of Daniel proves to be a fascinating examination into the trial of the Rosenbergs. Interesting how he critiques the American media of sensationalizing the trial... lots of doubling goes on in the book.
