The Magic Mountain
Thomas Mann
15 people recommended it in 10 threads, 2013–2024.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann. The first time it was slow read, but I went back the book several times later in life and it has much to tell.
Thomas Mann's "The Magic Mountain" has always stuck with me. I read it during my lunch break for about 6 months. The book animates the ideas that brought about the modern world.
I'm surprised that anybody talks about Magic Mountain (Thomas Mann). It's an incredible book. It changed my life (really).
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