Certainty
Madeleine Thien
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Certainty
Published
2007
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Pages
311
ISBN-13
9780571234189
ISBN-10
0571234186
Description
Madeleine Thien's stunning debut novel hauntingly retells a crucial moment in history, through two unforgettable love stories. Gail Lim, a producer of radio documentaries, is haunted by the mystery of her father's Asian past. As a child, Gail's father, Matthew Lim, lived in a Malaysian village occupied by the Japanese. He and his beloved Ani wandered the jungle fringe under the terrifying shadow of war. The war shattered their families, splitting the two apart until a brief reunion years later. Matthew's profound connection to Ani and the life-changing secrets they shared cast a shadow that, later still, Matthew's wife, Clara, desperately sought to understand. Gail's journey to unravel the mystery of her parents' lives takes her to Amsterdam, where she unearths more about this mysterious other woman. But as Gail approaches the truth, Ani's story will bring Gail face-to-face, with the untold mysteries of her own life. Vivid, poignant, and written in understated yet powerful prose, CERTAINTY is a novel about the legacies of loss, the dislocations of war, and the timeless redemption afforded by love.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Certainty?
This edition of Certainty has approximately 311 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 Certainty?
For most readers, Certainty typically takes between 6h 29m and 4h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 11m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,750 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 Certainty?
The estimated word count for Certainty is approximately 77,750 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 Certainty?
Certainty was written by Madeleine Thien.
When was Certainty published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.