@ryankreads: One of the most “WTF did I just read?!” books ever. Today I wanted to talk about the masterpiece of historical fiction and literary fiction that is the Kindly Ones by Johnathan Littel. (We talk about nonfiction history yesterday). The Kindly Ones is a beautifully written book about depravity. I reccomend it to anyone who has the stomach for it. #BookTok #bookrecommendation #literaryfiction #historicalfiction #fiction

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acurioushiker
acurioushiker :
It’s intense popularity makes me very worried about the psyche of France? 😬
2026-02-25 16:13:01
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laustiner
Lin :
I read The Kindly Ones after seeing this video and finished the other day. I can’t say I enjoyed reading it, but it hasn’t left my mind since I finished. Thanks for the rec!
2026-04-11 19:29:10
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mlcfrench
Clarke French :
It remains one of the most striking books I’ve ever read. And when I was finished, I threw it away because I didn’t want it in my house.
2026-03-14 23:07:49
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nmrsnr
nmrsnr :
for those who don't get the title reference: the Kindly Ones is a reference to an ironic nickname of the Greek goddesses of vengeance (like "Little John" who was huge).
2026-02-25 15:25:56
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thelastdiscobaby
Joe :
This book was a lot. And I will probably never read it again. But I will recommend it to everyone
2026-03-08 01:31:17
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efilleekungessin
The dude :
I believe it was brought for a million dollars.
2026-04-14 03:58:08
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kingkomg9999
kingkomg9999 :
No matter how good it is, I can’t bring myself to read another novel with WWII backdrop. Just so many of them and so many are good too but I’m over it.
2026-02-26 01:54:28
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brettreadsbooks
brettreadsbooks 📚 :
My interest is piqued.
2026-02-25 16:19:04
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latifahife
Latifah Ife :
just started following you, already have a list of books. Just got this on libby
2026-03-18 09:09:17
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feralbluestockingreads
FeralBluestockingReads :
WWII books crush my heart and then set the remains on fire, but you have convinced me to brave this one.
2026-02-26 21:19:24
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charsimarmalade
charsimarmalade :
Sounds fascinating but I wouldn’t be able to handle it. Too upsetting
2026-02-27 04:19:36
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tuhkyjuhslife
(Ty) tuhkyjuh📚🐙🐚 :
Yuppppp. Added to my list!
2026-02-25 19:15:16
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laurenroth720
laurenroth720 :
Following for book recs and because you’re a Colts fan 💙 just added this one to the list!
2026-03-24 00:56:46
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book.vybez
book.vybez :
Ooooh about to add to my list.
2026-03-08 12:32:13
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dianeyork55
Diane 42 :
very intense
2026-03-07 16:20:37
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annywilkes
Anny Wilkes 📚 :
This sounds very good, just added it to my list!
2026-02-25 16:15:57
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pllasma3
Pllasma :
immediately added to my list
2026-02-25 15:24:52
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storybookvisitor
storybookvisitor 💙 :
Omg the best book I ever read
2026-04-11 04:42:46
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sbtxonly
betweenthelines :
I read it in French when it first came out. I agree with you whole heartedly.
2026-02-25 06:33:02
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betseyv
bookhooker :
I almost got it when it was first published years ago. You make me intrigued once again 🔥
2026-02-26 18:53:58
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barry.andreev
Barry Andreev :
I love ❤️WWII Historical fiction but I've never heard of this one. Thanks for putting this on my radar!!!
2026-03-01 06:45:24
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themindful_bookdragon
Kristi 🐉Fantasy~Dark Romance :
That actually sounds pretty good! I’m trying to expand my reading genres so maybe I’ll pick this up. I’ll let you know how it goes when I’m done.
2026-02-26 12:12:05
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haydenmills39
haydenmills39 :
Well, I’ve been influenced!
2026-02-25 13:40:25
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a.b3382
A B :
We need this mirror rn.
2026-02-25 16:34:35
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sayhitomarie5
Marie 🇵🇷 :
Can’t wait to read it
2026-02-25 03:10:56
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