Cleaving
Dennis Covington
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at 250 WPM3h 33m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 33m to read Cleaving.
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Cleaving
by Dennis Covington, Vicki Covington
Published
May 1999
Publisher
North Point Press
Pages
213
ISBN-13
9780865475489
ISBN-10
0865475482
Description
Told in the authors' alternating voices, Cleaving is both the story and the understory of a marriage, unique in its particulars but universal in its resonance. Childhood acquaintances, Vicki and Dennis meet again in their twenties and wed. Like many of their generation, they "promise each other nothing" and get more than they'd bargained for: alcoholism, infidelity, infertility, uncertainty. Gradually, tumult gives way to sobriety, parenthood, and meaningful work, but a sense of yearning remains. In a quest to root themselves in the larger world, they embark on a mission to hand-drill water wells in Central America, attempting to slake a spiritual thirst by addressing a practical need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Cleaving?
This edition of Cleaving 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 Cleaving?
For most readers, Cleaving 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 Cleaving?
The estimated word count for Cleaving 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 Cleaving?
Cleaving was written by Dennis Covington, Vicki Covington.
When was Cleaving published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.