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> Yes — and, dammit, I have an unread copy sitting on my desk that this thread has elevated to my top priority.

If you need convincing to read it: I'm highly skeptical of random internet lore that usually gets recommended, and was also skeptical at this. I find people overhype things and then it's meh.

But... it's genuinely entertaining and a fun read. It's not the best scifi thing you'll read, but it's definitely above average and you will like the story and the characters.

The free YouTube adaptation is also QUITE good, and very faithful to the text: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-IiVeGAydE



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