Joking apart

Name: Joking apart
Author: Mrs. Dowdall

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Can I read Joking apart in English as a learner?

Yes — read Joking apart by Mrs. Dowdall in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 21 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A witty author wrestles with criticism and the challenge of capturing everyday life and its characters without conventional descriptions. Explore a playful, self-aware narrative that blurs the lines between reality and imagination in a provincial setting.

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How do I read Joking apart?

You can read the sample chapter free, with no account. To read the full book — with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved progress — start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio.

Is the text simplified or original?

It's the complete original text, exactly as Mrs. Dowdall wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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