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Modern Ages of Magic - the Familiar
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Summary
At a glance, Modern Ages of Magic - the Familiar by John Rafferty comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. This edition lists 2025 • Rooftree Publishing, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2025 • Rooftree Publishing • ISBN 9780996607254.
Why this book now
More interesting if you want a newer edition that feels closer to the current moment.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
What stands out here
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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Expect a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. That usually makes for a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It reads like a newer title with a more current frame of reference.
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