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Myra Breckinridge et Myron
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Works well when you want a cleaner on-ramp before you commit more time. Reliable fit when you want a cleaner on-ramp before you commit more time. When you want something richly atmospheric, the book leaves space for ideas to settle, inviting reflection rather than demanding immediate judgment.
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Best to skip if you need a complete deep-dive before you decide. Best to skip if you need a much lighter or punchier style than this offers. When you avoid experimental structure, the pacing favors careful development over immediate thrills.
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At a glance, Myra Breckinridge et Myron by Gore Vidal comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 2002 • Rivages • 473 pages, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 2002 • Rivages • 473 pages • ISBN 9782743609658.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
Steady commitment. Best for readers ready to spend more time with it.
What stands out here
What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Deep dive.
Best way to approach it
A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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The clearest thing here is a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Taken together, it reads like a deeper read that asks for a little more time and attention.
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