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A Close Run Thing
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Best fit when you want a focused book that should show its value quickly. You are fine with a book that asks for more time and attention.
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Less ideal if you want a fully fleshed-out description before deciding. You only want something very short right now.
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This looks built around a focused reading experience that should reveal its intent quickly once you start browsing. Overall, it looks like a deeper read that asks for a little more time and attention.
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The stored metadata frames A Close Run Thing by Allan Mallinson as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. Edition metadata currently lists 2008 • Bantam • 528 pages, which is useful for judging scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2008 • Bantam • 528 pages • ISBN 9780553507133.
Why this book now
Worth a look if you want a clearer feel for what this title offers before deciding whether to buy it.
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Steady Needs some room
Steady commitment. Best for readers ready to spend more time with it.
What stands out here
What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Deep dive.
Best way to approach it
A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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