A short, sharp shock
Kim Stanley Robinson
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A short, sharp shock
by Kim Stanley Robinson, Paul Michael Garcia
Published
May 01, 2015
Publisher
Anti-Oedipus Press
Pages
154
ISBN-13
9780990573340
ISBN-10
0990573346
Description
Kim Stanley Robinson, award-winning author of the bestselling Red Mars, Green Mars, and the soon-to-be-published Blue Mars, was called "a literary landscape artist, creating breathtaking vistas" by The Detroit Metro News. Now he confirms his reputation for brilliance and for the unexpected in this luminous short work.A Short, Sharp ShockA man tumbles through wild surf, half drowned, to collapse on a moonlit beach. When he regains consciousness, he has no memory of who he is or where he came from. he know only that the woman who washed ashore with him has disappeared sometime in the night, and that he has awakened in a surreal landscape of savage beauty -- a mysterious watery world encircled by a thin spine of land. Aided by strange tribesmen, he will journey to the cove of the spine kings, a brutal race that has enslaved the woman and several of the tribesmen. That is only the beginning of his quest, as he struggles to find her identity in this wondrous and cruel land -- and seeks out the woman whose hold on his imagination is both unfathomable and unshakable.Haunting and lyrical, filled with uncommon beauty and terrible peril, A Short, Sharp Shock is an ambitious and enthralling story by one of science fiction's most respected talents.From the Paperback edition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A short, sharp shock?
This edition of A short, sharp shock has approximately 154 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 short, sharp shock?
For most readers, A short, sharp shock typically takes between 3h 13m and 2h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 38,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 38,500 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 short, sharp shock?
The estimated word count for A short, sharp shock is approximately 38,500 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 short, sharp shock?
A short, sharp shock was written by Kim Stanley Robinson, Paul Michael Garcia.
When was A short, sharp shock published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 01, 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.