What book had the greatest impact on your life, and which part of it is the most memorable for you? (reddthat.com)

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[-] unwellsnail@sopuli.xyz 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

When he opened his eyes, he was on the bottom of the pool, and there was beautiful music everywhere. He lost consciousness, but the music went on. He dimly sensed that somebody was rescuing him. Billy resented that.

Slaughterhouse-five

I read this a few years after I was in a near drowning accident, it was very surreal to read and has stayed with me since.

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