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Blix

by Frank Norris

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics14 chapters
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CEFR level
C1
Length
14 chapters
Format
The complete book

About this book

About this book

In a San Francisco household marked by distance and unspoken tensions, the vibrant Travis Bessemer navigates family dynamics shaped by a detached father, a rebellious brother, and the weight of loss. A vivid portrait of resilience and complexity unfolds at the breakfast table.

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Contents

14 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02Chapter II
03Chapter III
04Chapter IV
05Chapter V
06Chapter VI
07Chapter VII
08Chapter VIII
09Chapter IX
10Chapter X
11Chapter XI
12Chapter XII

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