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The flood
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Summary
The flood by Ian Rankin looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. This edition lists 2006 • Charnwood • 251 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2006 • Charnwood • 251 pages • ISBN 9781846173103.
Why this book now
Makes the most sense if you are after a clearer feel for what this title offers before deciding whether to buy it.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light 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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