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A Line in the Sand

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Year 2002 Edition year
Pages 368 Mid-length read
Vibe Idea-led Weekend read

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Summary

At a glance, A Line in the Sand by Randy Roberts ; James S. Olson comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 2002 • Simon & Schuster • 368 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.

Edition on file: 2002 • Simon & Schuster • 368 pages • ISBN 9780743212335.

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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.

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Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.

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A Line in the Sand by Randy Roberts ; James S. Olson feels like a steady book with a clear setup and an easy way in.

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