THE SAND CHILD
Worth buying if: You need a clear overview of the subject.
Skip it if: You want to know every detail before opening the book.
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Summary
THE SAND CHILD by Tahar Ben Jelloun is a general-interest book whose subject is easy to identify. The copy shown here is 1987 • Harcourt • 165 pages.
Why this book now
A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- You need a clear overview of the subject.
- You want a book that starts without a long setup.
- When you want vivid worldbuilding, the writing uses music-like rhythms and images.
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- You want to know every detail before opening the book.
- You need a very different pace.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Hardcover · ISBN-13 9780151792870
Worth buying if: You need a clear overview of the subject.
Skip it if: You want to know every detail before opening the book.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Light commitment. Easy to finish in one or two sittings.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13 9780151792870
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