Chicken
David Henry Sterry
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at 250 WPM3h 33m
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Chicken
by David Henry Sterry, David Sterry
Published
2003
Publisher
Canongate
Pages
213
ISBN-10
1841953946
Description
"Here is a story like no other: The unforgettable chronicle of a season spent walking the razor-sharp line between painful innocence and the allure of the abyss. David Sterry was a wide-eyed son of 1970s suburbia, but within his first week looking for off-campus housing on Sunset Boulevard he was lured into a much darker world - servicing the lonely women of Hollywood by night.". "Chicken - the word is slang for a young male prostitute - revisits this year of living dangerously, in a narrative of dazzling inventiveness and searing candor. Shifting back and forth from tales of Sterry's youth - spent in the awkward bosom of a "normal" but disintegrating family - to his fascinating account of the Neverland of post-sixties sexual excess, Chicken teems with Fellini-esque characters and set pieces worthy of Dionysus. And when the life finally overwhelms Sterry, his retreat from the profession will leave an indelible mark on readers' minds and hearts."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Chicken?
This edition of Chicken has approximately 213 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 Chicken?
For most readers, Chicken typically takes between 4h 26m and 2h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 53,250 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 Chicken?
The estimated word count for Chicken is approximately 53,250 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 Chicken?
Chicken was written by David Henry Sterry, David Sterry.
When was Chicken published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.