Reading Writing A person choosing between abridged and unabridged versions, sits in front of a pile of books.

Choosing Between Abridged and Unabridged Versions: Factors to Consider

Abridged or unabridged, that’s the question you’re often faced with when choosing a book. You might wonder, what’s the difference? Well, in simplest terms, an abridged book is a shortened version of the original, while an unabridged book is the full version, word for word as the author intended.

You might be thinking, why would anyone want to read an abridged book? It’s a fair question. A

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