An Open Book
Michael Dirda
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An Open Book
Published
December 30, 2004
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pages
335
ISBN-13
9780393326147
ISBN-10
0393326144
Description
A funny, wistful memoir by a Pulitzer Prize--winning critic that recalls the charm of Growing Up and the tenderness of One Writer's Beginnings. "ALL THAT KID WANTS TO DO is stick his nose in a book, " Michael Dirda's steelworker father used to complain, worried about his son's passion for reading. In An Open Book, one of the most delightful memoirs to emerge in years, the acclaimed literary journalist Michael Dirda re-creates his boyhood in rust-belt Ohio, first in the working-class town of Lorain, then at Oberlin College. In addition to his colorful family and friends, An Open Book also features the great writers and fictional characters who fueled Dirda's imagination: from Green Lantern to Sherlock Holmes, from Candy to Proust. The result is an affectionate homage to small-town America--summer jobs, school fights, sweepstakes contests, and first dates--as well as a paean to what could arguably be called the last great age of reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in An Open Book?
This edition of An Open Book has approximately 335 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 An Open Book?
For most readers, An Open Book typically takes between 6h 59m and 4h 39m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 83,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 83,750 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 An Open Book?
The estimated word count for An Open Book is approximately 83,750 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 An Open Book?
An Open Book was written by Michael Dirda.
When was An Open Book published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 30, 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.