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Slouching Towards Bethlehem

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Non-Fiction Biography & Memoir History Classics Biography & Memoir

by Joan Didion

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4.24 (17.8K ratings)
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description 238 pages
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Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion holds a highly rated rating of 4.24 out of 5, based on 17.8K reader ratings. First published in 1968. The book spans 238 pages.

About Slouching Towards Bethlehem

Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780374521721

This classic collection of journalism defined the state of America during the upheaval of the sixties revolution. The essays feature barricades and bombings, mass murders and kidnapped heiresses.

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Author Joan Didion
Published 1968
Pages 238
Genres Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Classics, Biography & Memoir
Average Rating 4.24 / 5.00
Total Ratings 17,787

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With a rating of 4.24, Slouching Towards Bethlehem is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.02, it performs above expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Slouching Towards Bethlehem?

Slouching Towards Bethlehem is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.

Is Slouching Towards Bethlehem worth reading?

Based on 17.8K reader ratings, Slouching Towards Bethlehem has an average score of 4.24 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Slouching Towards Bethlehem?

Slouching Towards Bethlehem has 238 pages.

Who wrote Slouching Towards Bethlehem?

Slouching Towards Bethlehem was written by Joan Didion. It was first published in 1968.

What is the ISBN for Slouching Towards Bethlehem?

The ISBN-13 for Slouching Towards Bethlehem is 9780374521720.0.

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