The Way the Crow Flies: A Novel

Year 2003
Pages 722
Binding Hardcover

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The Way the Crow Flies: A Novel by Ann-Marie MacDonald is a novel built around its characters and plot. This edition is listed as 2003 • Harpercollins • 722 pages.

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  • You need a book that makes its mood clear from the start.
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  • If you enjoy subtle humor, historical context is woven into the narrative in ways that enrich both plot and character without overwhelming them.

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  • If politics make you put a book down, the humor is subtle and may not provide relief from tense material.

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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780060578954

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