Unforbidden Pleasures
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Summary
In a quick read, Unforbidden Pleasures by Adam Phillips comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 2016 • Farrar, Straus & Giroux, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 2016 • Farrar, Straus & Giroux • ISBN 9780374712716.
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Balanced Moderate time
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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