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Which book would you recommend me as my first ever book?

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[–] postscarce@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I'd go with Slaughterhouse Five or Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut. Vonnegut is funny, witty, and satirical. But despite being funny and easy to read, his novels also often deal with weighty topics like free will and the search for meaning and purpose.