The Wall of the Sky, the Wall of the Eye: Stories

Year 1996
Pages 294
Binding Hardcover

Worth buying if: You are looking for characters and a plot that are easy to get into.

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Summary

The listing describes The Wall of the Sky, the Wall of the Eye: Stories by Jonathan Lethem as a novel built around its characters and plot. The record for this copy lists 1996 • Harcourt • 294 pages.

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More appealing if you want an older backlist book that still feels distinct instead of generic filler.

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This edition of The Wall of the Sky, the Wall of the Eye: Stories by Jonathan Lethem is a steady, novel built around its characters and plot.

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  • You are looking for characters and a plot that are easy to get into.
  • You need a book that makes its mood clear from the start.

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  • You are looking for a lighter and faster read.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780151001804

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Reading a few chapters at a time may make the story easier to follow.

Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780151001804

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