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An Amazon Best Book of the Year So Far 2024

A Waterstones Best Book of 2024

One of Prospect's Top Thinkers 2024

'Utterly engrossing . . . Ambitious, accessible and important' James O'Brien

'Consistently gripping - dazzling in its sweep and thrillingly brain-twisting in its arguments' Tom Holland

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A very interesting study of the role that chance plays in all our lives. Klaas writes well and examines this fascinating subject deeply.

From Richard's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

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