Fictions
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Fictions
Jorge Luis Borges
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2011–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
I think that if you had to select just one book, none of the obvious, literal programming or technical books would seem enough... so I would suggest "Fictions" by Borges as a real mind opener.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read? 2024 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- What is the single most influential book every programmer should read? 2011 · 1 recommendation