A Lost Paradise
Junʾichi Watanabe
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at 250 WPM6h 12m
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A Lost Paradise
Published
2000
Publisher
Kodansha International
Pages
372
ISBN-13
9784770023247
ISBN-10
4770023243
Description
"Here the lovers are Kuki, a 54-year-old employee in a publishing company, and Rinko, a childless, 37-year-old woman unhappily married to a cold fish of a husband, a professor of medicine. Stuck in a dead-end job and an uneventful marriage, Kuki is irresistibly drawn to Rinko from their first encounter, seeing through her demure demeanor to the passionate woman beneath. She returns his feelings with ever-increasing abandon, despite lingering fears about where her sexual awakening may lead her. In the end, both are prepared to risk all for their relationship: family, career, and social standing, even life itself." "The story contrasts the lovers' defiantly freewheeling passion - described in imaginative, smoldering detail - with a rigid society where people are expected to play a prescribed role, whether as dutiful wife or compliant office worker. In escaping these conventional roles, the lovers often escape the city as well, immersing themselves in the traditional beauties of Japanese nature and art as they give themselves over to each other and the pleasure of the moment. And ultimately they make a much more radical escape: one that will ensure that they are left in peace, to enjoy an abiding love."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A Lost Paradise?
This edition of A Lost Paradise has approximately 372 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read A Lost Paradise?
For most readers, A Lost Paradise typically takes between 7h 45m and 5h 10m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 93,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 93,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of A Lost Paradise?
The estimated word count for A Lost Paradise is approximately 93,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of A Lost Paradise?
A Lost Paradise was written by Junʾichi Watanabe.
When was A Lost Paradise published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.