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Cities
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Summary
At a glance, Cities by Elaine Feinstein comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 2010 • Carcanet Press, Limited, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 2010 • Carcanet Press, Limited • ISBN 9781847773159.
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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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