Edisto
Padgett Powell
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at 250 WPM3h 4m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 3h 4m to read Edisto.
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Edisto
Published
2013
Publisher
Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.
Pages
184
ISBN-13
9781480441576
Description
"A novel that has drawn comparisons with the work of J.D. Salinger, Truman Capote, and Flannery O?Connor, Edisto centers on one Simons Everson Manigault, a twelve-year-old possessed of a vocabulary and sophistication way beyond his years and a preadolescent bewilderment with the behavior of adults. These include his mother, who is known as the Duchess, and his enigmatic father-surrogate, Taurus. Imbued with a strong sense of place?an isolated strip of South Carolina coast called Edisto?Padgett Powell's novel is "a tour de force ... Some turn a phase, some flash of humor, some freshly observed detail, some accurately rendered perception of a child's pain or a child's amazement, transfigures every page" ... --Cover, p. 4.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Edisto?
This edition of Edisto has approximately 184 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 Edisto?
For most readers, Edisto typically takes between 3h 50m and 2h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 46,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 46,000 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 Edisto?
The estimated word count for Edisto is approximately 46,000 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 Edisto?
Edisto was written by Padgett Powell.
When was Edisto published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.