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A better angel
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This short guide outlines the book’s general scope and tone so you can judge if A better angel by Chris Adrian fits the sort of reading or reference project you have in mind. If you need a specific printing or format, check the edition details: 2008 • Farrar Straus & Giroux • 227 pages • ISBN 9780374289904 — they help you match features like pagination, introductions, or illustrations to your plans. Ratings can be a helpful starting point for gauging general reception, but they don’t replace your own reading preferences or the specific edition you choose. Explore 8 nearby titles that readers also look at to find similar topics, tones, or levels of depth when you’re ready to browse further.
Edition on file: 2008 • Farrar Straus & Giroux • 227 pages • ISBN 9780374289904.
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