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It's a reference to caricature of evil villains twirling their mustache as they gratuitously enjoy the extreme suffering they inflict upon others with no rationale other than enjoying being evil.



Thanks, I get it now and basically agree on the ones I've read too. I did feel like I missed some of the motivations for some factions in the Fifth Season series. I've added Book of the New Sun to my wishlist.




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