The New Yorker: It feels more like a hotel than a like a house


2010, Daniel Stewart
Peter J. Boyer, The Sporting Scene, “Changing Lanes,” The New Yorker, May 31, 2010, p. 52-3
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Monday, May 31, 2010

Peter J. Boyer profiles race-car driver Danica Patrick for The New Yorker.
Peter J. Boyer, The Sporting Scene, “Changing Lanes,” The New Yorker, May 31, 2010, p. 53 | p. 58 ¶3 {1/2}
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Peter J. Boyer, The Sporting Scene, “Changing Lanes,” The New Yorker, May 31, 2010, p. 53 | p. 58 ¶3 {2/2}
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Peter J. Boyer, The Sporting Scene, “Changing Lanes,” The New Yorker, May 31, 2010, p. 53.
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While researching his subject, Ms. Patrick and her husband, Paul Hospenthal invite Mr. Boyer into their home for dinner. Describing the place:


“It feels more like a hotel than a like a house”


I believe the 2nd indefinite article in this sentence is unnecessary.

“It feels more like a hotel than like a house”

How about the digital edition?

Peter J. Boyer, The Sporting Scene, “Changing Lanes,” The New Yorker, May 31, 2010, p. 53 | p. 58 ¶3 {1/2} Digital ed.
(Click to view page) p. 58 ¶3 {1/2} Digital ed.
Peter J. Boyer, The Sporting Scene, “Changing Lanes,” The New Yorker, May 31, 2010, p. 53 | p. 58 ¶3 {2/2} Digital ed.
(Click to view page) p. 58 ¶3 {2/2} Digital ed.
Peter J. Boyer, The Sporting Scene, “Changing Lanes,” The New Yorker, May 31, 2010, p. 53 (Digital ed.)

Ok.