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Taking the Devil's Advice
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In this catalog, Taking the Devil's Advice by Anne Fine lands as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Stored edition details show 2005 • Black Swan • 240 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.
Edition on file: 2005 • Black Swan • 240 pages • ISBN 9780552998260.
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Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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