Cockroach
Rawi Hage
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at 250 WPM4h 30m
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Cockroach
by Rawi Hage
Published
Apr 26, 2011
Publisher
Everest Yaynlar
Pages
270
ISBN-13
9789752898653
ISBN-10
9752898653
Description
During a bitterly cold winter in a snowy northern city, a self-confessed thief has just tried to commit suicide by hanging himself from a tree in the local park. Rescued against his will and obliged to attend sessions with a well-meaning but naive therapist, our narrator tells her – and us – his heartrending and hallucinatory story.From his childhood in a war-torn Arab country, to his current life in the smoky emigre cafes of his new city, Cockroach traces our narrator's journey – his longing for a place in the world, his guilt over his sister's death at the hands of her husband, and his love for an Iranian woman, Shoreh, whose life is also a flight from the darkness of the past. As the stories in this remarkable book converge, our narrator must confront the events of the past in the form of another moral but potentially murderous dilemma in the present . . .
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Cockroach?
This edition of Cockroach has approximately 270 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 Cockroach?
For most readers, Cockroach typically takes between 5h 38m and 3h 45m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 67,500 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 Cockroach?
The estimated word count for Cockroach is approximately 67,500 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 Cockroach?
Cockroach was written by Rawi Hage.
When was Cockroach published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Apr 26, 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.