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A Canticle for Leibowitz
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Kivrin
Sep 08, 2008 rated it it was amazing
This is the second (or third) time I've read this book. It's always good, always thought provoking, always a little sad. A classic post-apocalyptic or apocalyptic (depending on how you view it) novel.

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Got half way. Just... long and boring. It's coolish, and a little funny. But i'm just not invested enough to finish it ...more
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