A Thousand Acres
Jane Smiley
Reading Time
at 250 WPM6h 40m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 6h 40m to read A Thousand Acres.
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A Thousand Acres
by Jane Smiley
Published
August 18, 1992
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pages
400
ISBN-13
9780449907481
ISBN-10
0449907481
Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in A Thousand Acres?
This edition of A Thousand Acres has approximately 400 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 Thousand Acres?
For most readers, A Thousand Acres typically takes between 8h 20m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,000 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 Thousand Acres?
The estimated word count for A Thousand Acres is approximately 100,000 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 Thousand Acres?
A Thousand Acres was written by Jane Smiley.
When was A Thousand Acres published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 18, 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.