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Taking a Second Look
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The likely reading experience leans toward a focused reading experience that should reveal its intent quickly once you start browsing. Net effect: a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail.
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Summary
From the record on file, Taking a Second Look by Robin Buss reads like a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. The copy on file shows 2002 • Marion Boyars • 256 pages, giving you a quick sense of scale and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2002 • Marion Boyars • 256 pages • ISBN 9780714530390.
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Light commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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