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on the non-political side, i recommend Mickey 17. the synopsys of bobiverse sounds like it has similar theming except this story focuses more on the character and less on the world (though the world is still there).
While there are a few similarities, I feel like the stories are pretty different beyond both involving copies of a character.
I'm not trying to be combative or insult your opinion; just provide my perspective. Both books are fantastic recommendations. Anyone reading this should definitely read both. I recently read Mickey 7 (apparently the movie director added 10 to make death seem more casual) and am looking forward to reading the sequel. Sadly, I seem to have lost it somewhere between the front door and my TBR pile. I listened to Bobiverse audio books years back and found them so enjoyable that I immediately ordered the whole series in print and suggested them to anyone who would listen. Unfortunately, the friend I have who I feel would most enjoy the subject matter does not recreationally read.
As an interesting (to me) aside, the author also wrote an unrelated book entitled Three Days in April. I bought and read it on the strength of his other works, not knowing anything else about it. Reading it was very weird because I grew up around Baltimore, as apparently did the author, who set the story in and around the city. It was very jarring to read as the characters traveled past places I've lived and places I've worked. I've since found out that the author now lives in the town where my wife went to college, hundreds of miles from Baltimore. Also, I read the book in April and at a leisurely pace, so it took me three days to finish. There were other serendipitous things, but sharing them might doxx me, so I shall refrain. (Not that I've really protected my identity otherwise.)
Anyway, if you live or lived in or near Baltimore, you might especially enjoy this book (or many by Tom Clancy). It does not fit the OP's request, though, I just find the anecdote interesting.
edit: Changed around a few words that did not substantially change the message.