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Travesties: "Bad Sister", "Two Women of London", "Faustine"
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Useful pick if you want a pick that shows its tone and intent faster. Smart choice if you want a title that settles into its lane quickly.
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Not the best pick if you need maximum novelty over stable fit. Probably not for you if you want an entirely different pacing profile. You only want something with very current references and examples.
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At a glance, Travesties: "Bad Sister", "Two Women of London", "Faustine" by Emma Tennant comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 1995 • Faber and Faber • 409 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 1995 • Faber and Faber • 409 pages • ISBN 9780571176151.
Why this book now
Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
Steady 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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The likely reading experience leans toward a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Net effect: a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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