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Any good books you’ve read lately? Like, anything with even the veil of being politically agnostic (hexbear.net)

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I love books recommended on here but unless I specify you mfs will recommend theory. You all read anything captivating without overt political themes?

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[–] Wertheimer@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

What's your favorite Vollmann to start with? I couldn't get into You Bright and Risen Angels and am suspicious of Europe Central but I've been meaning to try something from the Seven Dreams series.

[–] PM_ME_YOUR_FOUCAULTS@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Okay of the ones I've read

I remember really liking Whores for Gloria

The Rifles is great and is Volume 6 of the Seven Dreams Series

I just started Imperial, which has been sitting on my shelf for years. It's good so far, but is a MASSIVE tome

I've been wanting to snag a copy of You Bright and Risen Angels

[–] Wertheimer@hexbear.net 4 points 4 months ago

Thanks - The Rifles looks most intriguing right now.