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A Man and His Meatballs

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Year 2006 Edition year
Pages 225 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Summary

A Man and His Meatballs by John Lafemina ; Pam Manela reads like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 2006 • Harpercollins • 225 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.

Edition on file: 2006 • Harpercollins • 225 pages • ISBN 9780060853358.

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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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Treat this like a focused read: enough attention to get its shape, without overcomplicating it.

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A Man and His Meatballs by John Lafemina ; Pam Manela comes across as a steady book with a clear setup and an easy way in.

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