The Solitaire Mystery
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Summary
The Solitaire Mystery by Jostein Gaarder ; Sarah Jane Hails is a novel built around its characters and plot. The record for this copy lists 1996 • Farrar Straus & Giroux • 309 pages.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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- You want a story that gets moving early.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780374266516
Worth buying if: You need fiction that quickly shows what kind of story it is.
Skip it if: You want a reference book rather than a regular read.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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This book will mostly appeal to readers who enjoy its characters, plot, and mood.
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Reading a few chapters at a time may make the story easier to follow.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780374266516
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