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Red Square

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Year 2007 Edition year
Pages 400 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Idea-led Weekend read Established title

Summary

Red Square by Martin Cruz Smith looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. The edition details point to 2007 • Ballantine Books • 400 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.

Edition on file: 2007 • Ballantine Books • 400 pages • ISBN 9780345497727.

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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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Red Square by Martin Cruz Smith looks like a steady book with a clear setup and an easy way in.

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