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Abhorsen (adult) (The Abhorsen Trilogy)

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Year 2004 Edition year
Pages 352 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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This looks built around a focused reading experience that should reveal its intent quickly once you start browsing. Overall, it looks like a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail.

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Based on the metadata we have, Abhorsen (adult) (The Abhorsen Trilogy) by Garth Nix looks closest to a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Edition metadata currently lists 2004 • Harpercollins • 352 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.

Edition on file: 2004 • Harpercollins • 352 pages • ISBN 9780060594985.

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This one stands out through its reading feel more than through dry edition details: Idea-led • Weekend read.

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