Airframe
Michael Crichton
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Airframe
Published
1997
Publisher
Hayakawa Shobo
Pages
314
ISBN-13
9784152080790
ISBN-10
4152080795
Description
Airframe is a novel by the American writer Michael Crichton, his eleventh under his own name and twenty-first overall, first published in 1996, in hardcover, by Knopf and then in 1997, as a paperback, by Ballantine Books. The plot follows Casey Singleton, a quality assurance vice president at the fictional aerospace manufacturer Norton Aircraft, as she investigates an in-flight accident aboard a Norton-manufactured airliner that leaves three passengers dead and 56 injured. ---------- See also: [Airframe. 1/2](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL28764897W/Airframe._1_2)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Airframe?
This edition of Airframe has approximately 314 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 Airframe?
For most readers, Airframe typically takes between 6h 33m and 4h 22m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,500 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 Airframe?
The estimated word count for Airframe is approximately 78,500 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 Airframe?
Airframe was written by Michael Crichton.
When was Airframe published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.