Coming through slaughter
Michael Ondaatje
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Coming through slaughter
Published
1984
Publisher
Picador
Pages
160
ISBN-13
9780330282529
ISBN-10
0330282522
Description
Buddy Bolden, a New Orleans barber, cornet player, and full-time editor of a gossip sheet, disappears for two years, and when he returns, he goes berserk and spends his final years in the East Louisiana state hospital.
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How many pages are in Coming through slaughter?
This edition of Coming through slaughter has approximately 160 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 Coming through slaughter?
For most readers, Coming through slaughter typically takes between 3h 20m and 2h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 40,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 40m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 40,000 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 Coming through slaughter?
The estimated word count for Coming through slaughter is approximately 40,000 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 Coming through slaughter?
Coming through slaughter was written by Michael Ondaatje.
When was Coming through slaughter published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1984. The original work may have been published on a different date.