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Earthquake
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The strongest signal here is a tone driven by craft, interpretation, or cultural perspective. Taken together, it reads like a compact read that should get to its point quickly.
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Based on the metadata we have, Earthquake by Yangsook Choi looks closest to a creative or cultural title with room for interpretation and craft. On-file edition details point to 2006 • Farrar Straus & Giroux • 32 pages, a decent clue for how big a commitment this copy is.
Edition on file: 2006 • Farrar Straus & Giroux • 32 pages • ISBN 9780374419462.
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Very quick commitment. Easy to finish in one or two sittings.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Creative • Quick read.
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