Arcade
Drew Nellins Smith
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at 250 WPM3h 42m
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Arcade
Published
2016
Publisher
Unnamed Press
Pages
222
ISBN-13
9781939419910
Description
A new world opens up to Sam when, fresh from a breakup, he discovers a XXX peepshow on the outskirts of town. More than a mere venue for closeted men to meet for anonymous sex, it's an underground subculture populated by regular players, and marked by innumerable coded rules and customs. A welcome diversion from his dead-end job and the compulsive cyberstalking of the cop who broke his heart, Sam returns to the arcade again and again. When the bizarre setting triggers reflections on his own history and theories, he contemplates his anxious, religious upbringing in small-town Texas, the frightening overlap between horror movies and his love life, and the false expectations created by multiple childhood viewings of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Then, of course, there is the subject of sex. As his connection to the place strengthens, and his actions both outside and within the peepshow escalate, Sam wavers between dismissing the arcade as a frivolous pastime and accepting it as the most meaningful place in his life. Arcade is a relentlessly candid and graphic account of one man's attempt to square immutable desire with a carefully constructed self-image on the brink.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Arcade?
This edition of Arcade has approximately 222 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 Arcade?
For most readers, Arcade typically takes between 4h 38m and 3h 5m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 55,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 42m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 55,500 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 Arcade?
The estimated word count for Arcade is approximately 55,500 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 Arcade?
Arcade was written by Drew Nellins Smith.
When was Arcade published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.