A Slipping-Down Life
Anne Tyler
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A Slipping-Down Life
by Anne Tyler
Published
October 1, 1997
Publisher
Fischer (Tb.), Frankfurt
Pages
191
ISBN-13
9783596128082
ISBN-10
3596128080
Description
Evie Decker is a shy, slightly plump teenager with a distant father an dhours and hours of silence to fill. Then one night she hears local rock inger Drumstrings Casey on the radio and is instantly enchanted by his ool, emotionless voice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A Slipping-Down Life?
This edition of A Slipping-Down Life has approximately 191 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 Slipping-Down Life?
For most readers, A Slipping-Down Life typically takes between 3h 59m and 2h 39m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 47,750 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 Slipping-Down Life?
The estimated word count for A Slipping-Down Life is approximately 47,750 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 Slipping-Down Life?
A Slipping-Down Life was written by Anne Tyler.
When was A Slipping-Down Life published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 1, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.