A son of war
Melvyn Bragg
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A son of war
by Melvyn Bragg
Published
2002
Publisher
Sceptre
Pages
426
ISBN-10
0340822171
Description
"The upheavals of the Second World War reverberated in the peace that followed, and many found a return to the old life more difficult than they had anticipated. Like Sam Richardson, who was determined to break free of the constraints of his background and leave Cumbria for the promised land of Australia. Yet now, a few months on, he has settled for a job in Wigton's paper factory, and believes he has put both his aspirations and his memories of fighting in Burma behind him. His wife, Ellen, begins to know better, realising how close to the brink their marriage had come. Between them their young son Joe strives to fulfil their conflicting expectations for him, as he meets the hurdles of childhood and adolescence and confronts his own demons." "A Son of War portrays a family forever altered by an experience subsequent generations can scarcely imagine, yet whose individual hopes, compromises and quiet triumphs form the fabric of everyday, universal life."--Jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A son of war?
This edition of A son of war has approximately 426 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 war?
For most readers, A son of war typically takes between 8h 53m and 5h 55m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 106,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 6m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 106,500 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 war?
The estimated word count for A son of war is approximately 106,500 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 war?
A son of war was written by Melvyn Bragg.
When was A son of war published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.