Barracks

John McGahern

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3h 52m

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Barracks

by John McGahern, Georges-Michel Sarotte

2004

Penguin Books

232

9780142004258

0142004251

Description

Elizabeth Regan, after years of freedom - and loneliness - marries into the enclosed Irish village of her upbringing. The children are not her own, and her husband is straining against his job in the police force. Moving between tragedy and savage comedy, desperation and joy, this is a novel of haunting power.

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How many pages are in Barracks?

This edition of Barracks has approximately 232 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 Barracks?

For most readers, Barracks typically takes between 4h 50m and 3h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 58,000 words and common reading speeds.

Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 58,000 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 Barracks?

The estimated word count for Barracks is approximately 58,000 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 Barracks?

Barracks was written by John McGahern, Georges-Michel Sarotte.

When was Barracks published?

The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.