Bound to Please
Michael Dirda
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Bound to Please
Published
2005
Publisher
W.W. Norton
Pages
525
ISBN-10
0393057577
Description
Surveying the dizzying universe of classic books, Michael Dirda, the Pulitzer Prize-winning literary essayist, proves himself to be one of the most engaging critics of our time—and great fun to read. Opening with an impassioned critique of modern reading habits, he then presents many of the great, and idiosyncratic, writers he loves most. In this showcase of one hundred of the world's most astonishing books, Dirda covers a remarkable range of literature, including popular genres such as the detective novel and ghost story, while never neglecting the deeper satisfactions of sometimes overlooked classics. Short-listed for the Los Angeles Times Book Award for criticism, Bound to Please is a glorious celebration of just how much fun reading can be.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Bound to Please?
This edition of Bound to Please has approximately 525 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 Bound to Please?
For most readers, Bound to Please typically takes between 10h 56m and 7h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 131,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 45m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 131,250 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 Bound to Please?
The estimated word count for Bound to Please is approximately 131,250 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 Bound to Please?
Bound to Please was written by Michael Dirda.
When was Bound to Please published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.