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    12 Speed

    By Ryan S. Lewis

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    As a paragon of hindsight, this dystopian novel focuses its attention on the US and current affairs. It is a warning statement crafted by the sick sensibility of what we want or need, assuming that conversation is as valuable as understanding the Dejavudoo of our brains on drugs. Some report lucid moral atrophy, while others argue whether sex tr

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEBL Books
    Release dateFeb 9, 2022
    ISBN9781524316822
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