In the beginning
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In the beginning by Michael Lienesch looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. This edition lists 2007 • University of North Carolina Press • 338 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2007 • University of North Carolina Press • 338 pages • ISBN 9780807830963.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced 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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