You Read (read) This Book
by Gideon Devin Rex
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Pub Date Jun 27 2025 | Archive Date Jul 07 2025
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Description
This is a mind-bending work of meta-fiction that shatters the fourth wall, blending dystopian short stories, psychological thrillers, and direct authorial conversations with you, the reader. The narrative plunges into dark futures of absolute control, nightmarish fables of consequence, and tales of individuals grappling with a reality that feels increasingly simulated. At its core, the book is a puzzle box that explores consciousness, fate, and the power of storytelling itself.
Why should you read it? Because this isn't a book you simply read; it's an experience you participate in. The author insists you have read it before, using repetition, non-linear timelines, and direct engagement to make you a character in the unfolding mystery. It’s a uniquely interactive and philosophical journey for anyone who loves experimental fiction that deconstructs what a novel can be. If you’re looking for a story that challenges, provokes, and stays with you long after the final page, your search is over.
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| ISBN | 9798289937650 |
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Featured Reviews
You Read (read) This Book is unlike anything I’ve ever read—part dystopian short story collection, part existential spiral, part direct conversation with the author (and sometimes myself). Each chapter flips your expectations, playing with structure and time in a way that feels both surreal and eerily familiar. I especially enjoyed how the narrative dared me to question what’s real, what’s imagined, and whether the difference matters. It was fun, chaotic, weird in the best way—and I kept highlighting quotes I didn’t even know I needed. This isn’t a book you read once; it’s one you revisit, argue with, and maybe lose sleep over (in a good way).
Warning: May cause identity crises and deep thoughts in aisle 4.
This book is like sitting down for a casual read and suddenly waking up inside a Black Mirror episode written by your sarcastic, slightly unhinged cousin. One second you're in a dystopian dreamscape, the next you’re being personally roasted by the author and wondering if your highlighter is part of a conspiracy. And yes, I’m into it. You Read (read) This Book is gutsy, trippy, and totally addictive—I didn’t even care that it broke all the rules because somehow, that made it better. If you’ve ever wanted to read a book that knows you better than you know it—congrats, you've already read it. 🔄📖🧠
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