Alvin Purple
Catharine Lumby
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at 250 WPM1h 18m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 1h 18m to read Alvin Purple.
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Alvin Purple
Published
2008
Publisher
Currency Press
Pages
78
ISBN-13
9780868198446
Description
"Alvin Purple was the most commercially successful Australian movies of the 1970s. Catherine Lumby takes a fresh look at the film, the social and political era in which it was made and the forces that fuelled its success." -- BACK COVER.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Alvin Purple?
This edition of Alvin Purple has approximately 78 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 Alvin Purple?
For most readers, Alvin Purple typically takes between 1h 38m and 1h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 19,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 18m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 19,500 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 Alvin Purple?
The estimated word count for Alvin Purple is approximately 19,500 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 Alvin Purple?
Alvin Purple was written by Catharine Lumby.
When was Alvin Purple published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.