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by blue_dragon 687 days ago
It wasn't happenstance, though. There is a specific reason as to why humanity's depictions of demons look the same as those aliens, and it's a critical plot point. (Can't say more or I'll spoil one of the best sci-fi books of all time for those who haven't read it).

Edit: it's also highly debatable whether the Overlords are in fact the good guys.
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wruza 687 days ago
Don’t want to spoil it either, so only can reply that literature and movies are good at masking the real horrors of the world that most of the world has to live in. Can’t remember how well society was in the book though.
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ViktorRay 683 days ago
Hey I wanted you guys to know I picked up and read the book just from the curiosity you guys sparked in me from the descriptions in this thread!

I just finished reading it. The book was excellent! Definitely glad I read it!

Also I’m glad you guys were careful not to spoil what happens. It was very memorable!

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