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Lincoln in the Bardo
'Lincoln in the Bardo' by George Saunders tells the story of Abraham Lincoln's grief-stricken visit to the crypt of his young son, Willie, who has recently died. Set in a graveyard that is populated by spirits stuck in the "bardo," the book explores themes of love, loss, and the search for redemption.
I’ll tell you. It was one of the most enjoyable, yet truly weird beyond reads I’ve ever experienced. 10/10 would recommend. Incredible though provoking and not in a way that you would ever expect.
Our book club read it a couple of years ago, and I absolutely adored it while no-one else really did. It was bonkers and interesting and deep and stupidly funny all at once.
That's a great description of a Saunders short story as well!