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All the Flowers Are Dying (Matthew Scudder Mysteries)
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Skip this if you want an entirely different pacing profile. Likely a miss if you want maximum novelty over stable fit.
Summary
All the Flowers Are Dying (Matthew Scudder Mysteries) by Lawrence Block reads like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. This edition lists 2005 • Harpercollins • 288 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2005 • Harpercollins • 288 pages • ISBN 9780060198312.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
What stands out here
What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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