 First edition | |
| Author | Louisa Hall |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary Fiction, Science fiction |
| Publisher | Ecco Books |
Publication date | 2015 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| ISBN | 978-0-06-239119-3 |
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