A son of the circus
John Irving
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A son of the circus
by John Irving
Published
1995
Publisher
Diogenes
Pages
970
ISBN-10
325706070X
Description
A Hindi film star . . . an American missionary . . . twins separated at birth . . . a dwarf chauffeur . . . a serial killer . . . all are on a collision course. In the tradition of A Prayer for Owen Meany, Irving's characters transcend nationality. They are misfits--coming from everywhere, belonging nowhere. Set almost entirely in India, this is John Irving's most ambitious novel and a major publishing event.From the Hardcover edition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A son of the circus?
This edition of A son of the circus has approximately 970 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 son of the circus?
For most readers, A son of the circus typically takes between 20h 13m and 13h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 242,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 16h 10m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 33 days • Estimated word count: 242,500 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 son of the circus?
The estimated word count for A son of the circus is approximately 242,500 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 son of the circus?
A son of the circus was written by John Irving.
When was A son of the circus published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.