A Sense of Touch: A Novel
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Best for readers who...
Good fit if you want...
- Good fit if you want premise and momentum over setup drag.
- Good starting point if you want fiction that shows its lane quickly.
Maybe skip if...
- Probably not for you if you want only very short reading sessions right now.
- Weaker fit if you need a complete deep-dive before you decide.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
Summary
A Sense of Touch: A Novel by Christopher Osborn reads like a story-led title whose appeal is likely premise, mood, and momentum. This edition lists 1990 • Harpercollins • 282 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 1990 • Harpercollins • 282 pages • ISBN 9780060162108.
Why this book now
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
This one stands out as a mood-and-momentum pick, something readers reach for because it feels easy to fall into.
Best way to approach it
Best read straight through while the momentum is there.
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Expect mood, premise, and forward pull more than pure reference value. That usually makes for 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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