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The Stone Virgins: A Novel

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Year 2004 Edition year
Pages 192 Mid-length read
Vibe Story-led Weekend read

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In this catalog, The Stone Virgins: A Novel by Yvonne Vera lands as a story-led title whose appeal is likely premise, mood, and momentum. Stored edition details show 2004 • Farrar Straus & Giroux • 192 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.

Edition on file: 2004 • Farrar Straus & Giroux • 192 pages • ISBN 9780374528942.

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Makes the most sense if you are after premise, mood, and forward pull to do most of the work.

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