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2. The Second Sleep by Robert Harris

Reply to hermetic (Original post)

Sun Apr 5, 2026, 11:59 AM

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Kind of weird post-apocalyptic novel set in Devon England. It starts out with characters in the 15th Century... only there are little clues that something is off (like they have 'plastic' and the King James Bible).
Then gradually the mystery is revealed.

It's pretty good, so I'm hanging in there to find out what the apocalypse was.

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What Fiction are you reading this week, April 5, 2026? [View all] hermetic Sunday OP

Washington Post. NoMoreRepugs Sunday #1

The Second Sleep by Robert Harris viva la Sunday #2

I read that last summer; it's a departure for him. rsdsharp Sunday #4

I've read his historical novels-- viva la Sunday #7

Well, there are religious politics; just not what you'd expect. rsdsharp Sunday #8

I just finished Precipice by Robert Harris. rsdsharp Sunday #3

Sounds amazing hermetic Sunday #6

Also Anne Hillerman/Shadow of the Solstice cbabe Sunday #5

Is Anne Hillerman related to Tony Hillerman? Bayard Sunday #9

You are most welcome. hermetic 19 hrs ago #11

The Seven Sisters by M L Bullock yellowdogintexas Yesterday #10