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Not in the flesh
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Not in the flesh by Ruth Rendell looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. The edition details point to 2009 • Vintage Crime/Black Lizard • 303 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 2009 • Vintage Crime/Black Lizard • 303 pages • ISBN 9780307388780.
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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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A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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