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which is the most unique/different book you ever read? (lemmy.world)
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Hey guys! I'm looking for new books and i just love books with a unique format. Can be plot, writing style or even cover. My most unique reads were battle royale and horrostor. What are yours? Edit: just remember invisible monsters by Chuck Palanhiuk! Another unique book.

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[–] Envidon@feddit.nl 8 points 3 days ago (2 children)

The broken earth trilogy by NK Jemisin is written in second person, interesting style and a good read. (Fantasy, sci-fi)

Gardens of the moon by Steven Erikson, not really 'unique' but he does a lot of show and tell, so if you're willing to pay attention and think a long it's a great read. (fantasy)

[–] NokkR6@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Thank you!

[–] DashboTreeFrog@discuss.online 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I was checking to see if Broken Earth had been mentioned! It's the only story I'm aware of that does second person (not all chapters).

[–] jlow@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 days ago

Broken Earth also has some truly badass twists/reveals, can reccommend!

[–] alternategait@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I got brownie points with a high school English teacher for recognizing a quote from Half Asleep In Frog Pyjamas which is written in second person.