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What is a terrorist jacket, and do I want one?

Jenan I like to imagine it was what we call a "bomber jacket", but in the book's imagined future only terrorists use bombs, so the name of the jacket change…moreI like to imagine it was what we call a "bomber jacket", but in the book's imagined future only terrorists use bombs, so the name of the jacket changed. (less)

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I've already read Blackout and was about to read All Clear when i discovered the Doomsday book. My question is should i have read the doomsday book series first? does it matter? Thanks!

Robin If you've read "Blackout", I would go ahead and read "All Clear" next, because the stories are more closely linked than either one are to "Doomsday". …moreIf you've read "Blackout", I would go ahead and read "All Clear" next, because the stories are more closely linked than either one are to "Doomsday". But do read "Doomsday"; it's excellent.(less)

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I found the book overly long and at times tedious. Does anyone else feel this way?

Iusedtobeatree Yes. It needs a lot of editing. How it won so many awards is beyond me.

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After reading this I´m kind of interested in learning more about this time period. Are there some fiction and non-fiction books you can recommend me?

Carol Bessom A World Lit Only by Fire, can't remember the author, is a compelling non-fiction look at the Dark/Early Middle Ages. …moreA World Lit Only by Fire, can't remember the author, is a compelling non-fiction look at the Dark/Early Middle Ages. (less)

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