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		Gatsky on Dec 24, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? ‘The Magus’, by John Fowles. Masterful. I have only read a few chapters but I highly recommend ‘The Beginning of Infinity’ by David Deutsch, it’s just so interesting!

beermonster on Dec 24, 2021 [–]

I think 'The Magus' may be my favourite book of all time. And it's the only Fowles I've read. I did lend it to someone that hated it however ! :)

Secret History by Donna Tart also recommended.

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