Darkmans
Nicola Barker
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at 250 WPM13h 58m
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Darkmans
Published
2007
Publisher
Fourth Estate
Pages
838
ISBN-13
9780007193622
ISBN-10
0007270178
Description
Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, Darkmans is an exhilarating, extraordinary examination of the ways in which history can play jokes on us all... If History is just a sick joke which keeps on repeating itself, then who exactly might be telling it, and why? Could it be John Scogin, Edward IV's infamous court jester, whose favorite pastime was to burn people alive - for a laugh? Or could it be Andrew Boarde, Henry VIII's physician, who kindly wrote John Scogin's biography? Or could it be a tiny Kurd called Gaffar whose days are blighted by an unspeakable terror of - uh - salad? Or a beautiful, bulimic harpy with ridiculously weak bones? Or a man who guards Beckley Woods with a Samurai sword and a pregnant terrier?Darkmans is a very modern book, set in Ashford [a ridiculously modern town], about two very old-fashioned subjects: love and jealousy. It's also a book about invasion, obsession, displacement and possession, about comedy, art, prescription drugs and chiropody. And the main character? The past, which creeps up on the present and whispers something quite dark - quite unspeakable - into its ear.The third of Nicola Barker's narratives of the Thames Gateway, Darkmans is an epic novel of startling originality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Darkmans?
This edition of Darkmans has approximately 838 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 Darkmans?
For most readers, Darkmans typically takes between 17h 28m and 11h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 209,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 13h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 28 days • Estimated word count: 209,500 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 Darkmans?
The estimated word count for Darkmans is approximately 209,500 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 Darkmans?
Darkmans was written by Nicola Barker.
When was Darkmans published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.