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Fiction1935Sinclair Lewis

It Can't Happen Here

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cianryan · 20 Oct 2026, 03:10 UTC

Putting a boost behind It Can't Happen Here. Would be nice to have a proper discussion about it if it makes the six.

oisininwicklow · 20 Oct 2026, 16:10 UTC

Cian, that is what I like about a shortlist. It makes me stop endlessly browsing and actually choose.

niamh.brennan · 20 Oct 2026, 07:10 UTC

It Can't Happen Here is one I am weighing up. Could someone add a spoiler-free note about the opening? That is usually what helps me choose.

tadhgreads · 20 Oct 2026, 21:10 UTC

Niamh, that is a good way of choosing. I tend to match the pick to the evening as well.

roisinreads_88 · 20 Oct 2026, 11:10 UTC

For anyone considering It Can't Happen Here: Keeping this on the list for a quieter evening rather than trying to squeeze it in.