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    • The Ministry of Time Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Ministry of Time by Javier Cercas follows a secret Spanish agency that protects history by preventing time travelers from changing the past. As agents navigate different eras, the novel explores themes of memory, identity, and the consequences of altering history.
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      Mickey 7

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Mickey 7 by Edward Ashton follows Mickey, a disposable worker on a colonization mission, who retains memories after his seventh death and uncovers dark secrets about the mission.
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      by LovelyMay The Circus Boys on the Flying Rings by Edgar B. P. Darlington is an adventurous tale following Phil and Teddy Forrest, two determined brothers who join the circus to pursue their dreams of performing on the flying rings. The story captures the excitement and challenges of circus life, as the boys navigate daring performances, backstage rivalries, and personal growth. Packed with action, camaraderie, and the spirit of adventure, this novel offers a fascinating glimpse into the colorful world of the circus while celebrating perseverance and courage.
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      Anthem

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      by LovelyMay Anthem by Ayn Rand is a dystopian novella set in a collectivist future where individuality and personal choice are forbidden. The story follows Equality 7-2521, a young man who dares to think differently in a society that values conformity above all else. Defying strict societal norms, he rediscovers the concept of “I” and embarks on a journey toward personal freedom and self-discovery. Through poetic prose and a thought-provoking narrative, Rand explores themes of identity, independence, and the triumph of the human spirit against oppressive systems.
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      PART TWO

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      by LovelyMay In Chapter Two of "Anthem," the narrative delves deeper into the protagonist's forbidden fascination with Liberty 5-3000, a woman who embodies resistance against their society's enforced conformity. The protagonist, referring to themselves in the plural as is customary in their society, struggles with their growing infatuation, an emotion strictly prohibited by the rigid laws governing personal relationships and social interaction. They are captivated by Liberty 5-3000's physical presence and the defiance…
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      PART THREE

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      by LovelyMay In Part Three of "Anthem" by Ayn Rand, Equality 7-2521 shares a groundbreaking discovery that sets him apart from the rest of his society. Defying the Council of Scholars' assertion that only universally acknowledged knowledge is valid, Equality 7-2521 embraces the unknown, unveiling a novel power of nature through sheer curiosity and tenacity. His journey into the forbidden realm of individual discovery begins with a simple, yet profound, observation— a dead frog's leg twitching, spurred by an unknown…
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      PART FOUR

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      by LovelyMay Days turned to many before we could again cross paths with Liberty 5-3000, whom we've secretly named the Golden One. It was a peculiar day when the sky resembled a vast spread of flames, making the fields appear breathless under its eerie glow. On such an afternoon, as the women sluggishly tended to their chores, distanced from the road, we encountered the Golden One, solitary by the hedge as if awaiting us. Their gaze, ordinarily harsh and reluctant to yield to the world, softened upon meeting ours,…
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      PART FIVE

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      by LovelyMay In "Anthem" Part Five, the narrator experiences a moment of extraordinary breakthrough and inventiveness. Solely through their individual effort, after countless days and trials, they achieve a monumental creation: a glass box akin to a device from the Unmentionable Times, capable of harnessing the power of the sky with unprecedented strength. The moment they close the circuit, the wire inside the device glows red, casting a circle of light upon the ground, a manifestation of electric power that doesn't…
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      PART SIX

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      by LovelyMay After thirty days of silence, Equality 7-2521 returns to his journal, detailing the consequence of his absence from the City Theatre due to preoccupation with his invention. Caught for missing the communal event, he is confronted by the Council of the Home of the Street Sweepers. When questioned about his whereabouts, Equality 7-2521 refuses to betray the secret of his discovery, declaring, "We will not tell you." This refusal leads to his capture and sentencing to the Palace of Corrective Detention, a…
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      PART SEVEN

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      by LovelyMay In Part Seven of "Anthem," the protagonist, Equality 7-2521, finds himself deep in the Uncharted Forest, reflecting on the events that led him to this solitude. His journey began that morning, as he presented a groundbreaking invention to the World Council of Scholars, hoping to contribute to mankind’s progress. However, this act of individual brilliance was met with hostility and fear rather than the anticipated awe. Equality 7-2521 recalls walking into the solemn assembly of the World Council of…
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