Distraction
Bruce Sterling
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Distraction
Published
October 5, 1999
Publisher
Spectra
Pages
544
ISBN-13
9780553576399
ISBN-10
0553576399
Description
It's November 2044, an election year, and the state of the Union is a farce. The government is broke, the cities are privately owned, and the military is shaking down citizens in the streets. Washington has become a circus and no one knows that better than Oscar Valparaiso. A political spin doctor, Oscar has always made things look good. Now he wants to make a difference. But Oscar has a skeleton in his closet. His only ally: Dr. Greta Penninger, a gifted neurologist at the bleeding edge of the neural revolution. Together they're out to spread a very dangerous idea whose time has come. And so have their enemies: every technofanatic, government goon, and laptop assassin in America. Oscar and Greta might not survive to change the world, but they'll put a new spin on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Distraction?
This edition of Distraction has approximately 544 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 Distraction?
For most readers, Distraction typically takes between 11h 20m and 7h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 136,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 19 days • Estimated word count: 136,000 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 Distraction?
The estimated word count for Distraction is approximately 136,000 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 Distraction?
Distraction was written by Bruce Sterling.
When was Distraction published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 5, 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.