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Falling
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Based on the metadata we have, Falling by Doug Wilhelm looks closest to a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Stored edition details show 2007 • Farrar Straus & Giroux • 241 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.
Edition on file: 2007 • Farrar Straus & Giroux • 241 pages • ISBN 9780374322519.
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Light commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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