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		jstr_ on Aug 27, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What's Your Favorite Novel? What about the story appeals to you? When were you first introduced to the story?

uberman on Aug 27, 2022 [–]

I read it when I was young and to be honest the revenge plot of someone who had everything taken away coming back appealed to me.

I also quite enjoyed Treasure Island as a youth.

As an older person, I like Guns, Germs, and Steele as well as modern interpretations of The Art of War.

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