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[–] norman_rogerson 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

It fluctuates between The Count of Monte Christo and Dune. In both books I can lose myself in the universe and really feel immersed. Voice, imagery, tone, and overall direction are just magnificent.

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[–] nomenimion 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Both good choices. (Imagine if the Count got his hands on some spice! Whoa...)

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[–] fire_eyeballs 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Read the unabridged translated Count of Monte Cristo in 3 days by waking up, reading, eating, reading, eating, reading, eating, reading, and sleeping. It was great.

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[–] goatwithcan 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Truly living the dream!

Were you staying in a gorgeous library at the time? Hiding in the stacks at closing time and coming back out after everyone had left?

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[–] iilego 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

To Kill A Mockingbird is probably my number one. I think what made this book excellent was the progression of what the world is as a child to how ugly the world becomes the more you live to see it. Growing up is a hard thing and this book really puts it into perspective. It's forever my recommendation to the world (mostly friends).

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[–] tilken31 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

I will prove myself as a millennial and say Harry Potter though Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett is a close second!

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[–] Czarpineapple [S] 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

too soon for Fred... :'(

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[–] conguero 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

The Milagro Beanfield War by John Nichols. It chronicles the collision of cultures in rural New Mexico with a blend of grit and mysticism that is spellbinding.

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[–] gabryedly 0 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago 

Siddhartha by Hesse. Because every time I read it, it reminds me of the truly important things in life. It also helps to remind myself that everything is temporary. It brings peace to my mind every single time.

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[–] goatwithcan ago 

Those are all good thing. It's been recommended to me before. I'll have to give it a try sometime soon.

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[–] RayLomas 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago 

Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse. I think that Harry Haller (the protagonist) is one of a few characters that I mostly identify with. Leto II from Dune series is probably another one.

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[–] fire_eyeballs ago 

Found Steppenwolf in our drawer. I'll take the recommendation.

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[–] Forust 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

Probably A Short History of Nearly Everything because I love the sort of trivia it served up in an entertaining way.

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