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The Plot Against America

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by Philip Roth

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Has anyone read or reread this since the election? I'm curious to see whether it's gained something from recent events. I'm strongly tempted to read it again myself.
Hans de Jong Currently rereading. What struck me right away was the Lindbergh quote "America first".…moreCurrently rereading. What struck me right away was the Lindbergh quote "America first".(less)
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why is this not on the best seller list? Should be read by all Americans.
Kadi What a weird question. It very much was on the best seller list when it was published in 2004.
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Wow, makes you realize somebody saw this coming? This was a chilling story told through the eyes of a perceptive 9 year old.
Kruunch Similar to George Orwell's 1984, people seem surprised when a narrative about human nature comes true. Mob mentality applies here in The Plot Against …moreSimilar to George Orwell's 1984, people seem surprised when a narrative about human nature comes true. Mob mentality applies here in The Plot Against America as much as it does today in current politics and, for me, was the real point of the book.

Also I found the 9 year old less perceptive and just written poorly with narratives that he would have never had.(less)
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