Ash
Holly Thompson
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at 250 WPM4h 52m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 52m to read Ash.
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Ash
Published
2001
Publisher
Stone Bridge Press
Pages
292
ISBN-13
9780893469887
Description
"Caitlin Ober is back in Japan, teaching English in remote Kagoshima, opposite increasingly active volcano Sakurajima. Beneath ominous clouds of ash, Caitlin travels her school rounds with waning enthusiasm. After hours she swims intently, hangs with a group of windsurfers, and attempts to keep her boyfriend, Hiroshi, at bay. She concocts lies and self-deceptions to prevent a tragic childhood incident in Kyoto from intruding on her present. But, like the ash that veils the city, guilt obscures her path.". "Then, in an ash-coated garden, Caitlin encounters a half-Japanese teenager, Naomi, wrangling with her double identity. Naomi seems to require Caitlin's recue, and by degrees the two swap morsels of self-truths. Ultimately they travel to Kyoto during the summer festival of O-Bon, when the spirits of the dead revisit the living. There, amid bonfires, temple rites, and ghostly memories, Caitlin bravely begins to embrace her future."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ash?
This edition of Ash has approximately 292 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 Ash?
For most readers, Ash typically takes between 6h 5m and 4h 3m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 73,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 73,000 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 Ash?
The estimated word count for Ash is approximately 73,000 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 Ash?
Ash was written by Holly Thompson.
When was Ash published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.