Balthazar
Lawrence Durrell
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at 250 WPM3h 38m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 38m to read Balthazar.
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218
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Balthazar
Published
1958
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Pages
218
Description
The second instalment of the Alexandria Quartet, begins with the narrator from Justine living on a Greek island with the illegitimate daughter of his former lover, Melissa. The reader soon learns that many of the details from the first novel are unreliable and a very different version of events is gradually untangled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Balthazar?
This edition of Balthazar has approximately 218 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 Balthazar?
For most readers, Balthazar typically takes between 4h 33m and 3h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 54,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 54,500 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 Balthazar?
The estimated word count for Balthazar is approximately 54,500 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 Balthazar?
Balthazar was written by Lawrence Durrell.
When was Balthazar published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1958. The original work may have been published on a different date.