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Before (The After Series Book 5)

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Fiction

by Anna Todd

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4.70 (8.5K ratings)
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description 137 pages

Before by Anna Todd holds a exceptional rating of 4.70 out of 5, based on 8.5K reader ratings. First published in 1906. The book spans 137 pages.

About Before

A young man in modern America is terrorized by visions of an earlier, primitive life. Across the enormous chasm of thousands of centuries, his consciousness has become entwined with that of Big-Tooth, an ancestor living at the dawn of humanity. Big-Tooth makes his home in Pleistocene Africa, a ferocious, fascinating younger world torn by incessant conflict between early humans and protohumans. Before Adam is a remarkable and provocative tale that thrust evolution further into the public spotlight in the early twentieth century and has since become a milestone of speculative fiction. The brilliance of the book lies not only in its telling but also in its imaginative projection of a mindset for early humans. Capitalizing on his recognized ability to understand animals, Jack London paints an arresting and dark portrait of how our distant ancestors thought about themselves and their world.

Detail Value
Author Anna Todd
Published 1906
Pages 137
Kindle Price $12.99
Genres Fiction
Average Rating 4.70 / 5.00
Total Ratings 8,538

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.7
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8.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.70, Before is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.47, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.70
This Book
4.47
Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Before?

Before is categorized as Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.

Is Before worth reading?

Based on 8.5K reader ratings, Before has an average score of 4.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."

How many pages is Before?

Before has 137 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Before?

Before was written by Anna Todd. It was first published in 1906.

What is the ISBN for Before?

The ISBN-13 for Before is 9781091433717.

How much does Before cost on Kindle?

Before is available on Kindle for $12.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.

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