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by V.E. Schwab
Victor and Eli were college roommates who discovered that near-death experiences could grant extraordinary abilities. Ten years later, Victor has escaped from prison and is hunting down his former friend, while Eli is on a mission to eliminate every other "ExtraOrdinary" person he finds. This dark, gritty take on the superhero genre explores the thin line between hero and villain. With its non-linear narrative and morally gray characters, it is a gripping psychological thriller that questions the nature of ambition and morality.
A popular book with millions of readers worldwide.
Notable Quotes
"Plenty of humans were monstrous, and plenty of monsters knew how to play at being human."
"When no one understands, that's usually a good sign that you're wrong."
"But these words people threw around - humans, monsters, heroes, villains - to Victor it was all just a matter of semantics. Someone could call themselves a hero and still walk around killing dozens. Someone else could be labeled a villain for trying to stop them. Plenty of humans were monstrous, and plenty of monsters knew how to play at being human."
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