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“Dissembling was so large a part of middle-class life that honesty and frankness seemed the most devious stratagem of all. The most outright lie was the closest one came to truth.”

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Book:Kingdom Come
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Kingdom Come

Kingdom Come is a graphic novel that delves into complex themes such as religious belief, the struggle for power, and the anticipation of the end of days. The story is set in a dystopian future where superheroes have become gods, and the world is on the brink of Armageddon. more

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J.G. Ballard

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