The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. (D.O.D.O., #1)

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by Neal Stephenson (Goodreads Author)

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Joby Elliott imo basically any book is. If they're interested in reading let them read whatever they want.

I haven't read this one (yet), but I read my first Neal S…more
imo basically any book is. If they're interested in reading let them read whatever they want.

I haven't read this one (yet), but I read my first Neal Stephenson book when I was about 12 and have been a huge fan ever since. I think I turned out all right.(less)
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Garrett Seney In case you haven't found out yet, there was a sequel released last year. Nicole took over the story but I'm sure it continues just excellently.…moreIn case you haven't found out yet, there was a sequel released last year. Nicole took over the story but I'm sure it continues just excellently.(less)
Rebecca I haven't got the faintest what's the "real" answer to that, but it's a swell question! If they are related, then perhaps Root isn't immortal - as it …moreI haven't got the faintest what's the "real" answer to that, but it's a swell question! If they are related, then perhaps Root isn't immortal - as it seems from his not insignificant appearances in The Baroque Cycle, Cryptonomicon and Fall, which cover the 1600s through the not-too-distant future. Perhaps Root is being Sent in and out of time Strands, as is Grainne, and has friendly witches ever available to him in the same way that she does... He can't be a witch himself, as they are exclusively female, and can't be Sending themselves, anyway. It's a very cool thought. (less)

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