The making of a mystic
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Summary
From the edition on hand, The making of a mystic by Evelyn Underhill feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 2009 • University of Illinois Press, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 2009 • University of Illinois Press • ISBN 9780252034831.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
What stands out here
The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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The clearest thing here is a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Taken together, it reads like a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail.
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