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Perfect

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Fiction Fiction Historical Fiction

by Rachel Joyce

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3.54 (8.2K ratings)
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description 365 pages

Perfect by Rachel Joyce holds a well received rating of 3.54 out of 5, based on 8.2K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 365 pages.

About Perfect

In 1972, two seconds were added to time. It was in order to balance clock time with the movement of the earth. Byron Hemming knew this because James Lowe had told him and James was the cleverest boy at school. But how could time change? The steady movement of hands around a clock was as certain as their golden futures.Then Byron's mother, late for the school run, makes a devastating mistake. Byron's perfect world is shattered. Were those two extra seconds to blame? Can what follows ever be set right?

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Author Rachel Joyce
Published 2013
Pages 365
Genres Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 3.54 / 5.00
Total Ratings 8,152

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.5
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8.2K ratings
With a rating of 3.54, Perfect is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.54
This Book
3.99
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Perfect?

Perfect is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Perfect worth reading?

Based on 8.2K reader ratings, Perfect has an average score of 3.54 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Perfect?

Perfect has 365 pages.

Who wrote Perfect?

Perfect was written by Rachel Joyce. It was first published in 2013.

What is the ISBN for Perfect?

The ISBN-13 for Perfect is 9780857520660.0.

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