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Prime Ministers: Ranking Canada's Leaders
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At a glance, Prime Ministers: Ranking Canada's Leaders by Norman Hillmer ; J.L. Granatstein comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 1999 • Harpercollins • 233 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 1999 • Harpercollins • 233 pages • ISBN 9780002000277.
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Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
What stands out here
The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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The likely reading experience leans toward a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Net effect: a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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