The scapegoat

Year 1999
Pages 215

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Summary

The Scapegoat offers a 215-page reading experience centered, at least in its title, on the idea of the scapegoat. The supplied record provides no further premise details.

Why this book now

Its concise length makes The Scapegoat a focused way to spend time with Daniel Pennac’s work without committing to a long book.

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Daniel Pennac’s The Scapegoat is a compact 1999 title for readers drawn to books organized around a charged, morally loaded idea.

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Good fit if you want...

  • You enjoy books that invite reflection on blame, responsibility, and the figure of the scapegoat.
  • You are exploring Daniel Pennac’s backlist and prefer a concise 215-page volume.

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  • You need a clear plot summary or detailed premise before choosing your next book.
  • You are looking specifically for a long, expansive reading experience.
  • You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.

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morally charged reflective concise Medium length Older edition

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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9781860466113

Worth buying if: You enjoy books that invite reflection on blame, responsibility, and the figure of the scapegoat.

Skip it if: You need a clear plot summary or detailed premise before choosing your next book.

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Reading commitment

Light Short sit-downs

At 215 pages, this is a moderate, focused commitment rather than a sprawling read.

What stands out here

This record identifies the Trafalgar Square edition, published in 1999, at 215 pages.

Best way to approach it

Approach it with attention to the title’s central idea, while letting the book establish its own meaning and direction.

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