El Asalto / the Assault
Reinaldo Arenas
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El Asalto / the Assault
Published
June 1, 1995
Publisher
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Pages
176
ISBN-13
9780140157185
ISBN-10
0140157182
Description
In this, the final volume in the series of five novels that constitute his "secret history of Cuba", Reinaldo Arenas paints a harrowing, and at times boldly entertaining, Kafka-esque picture of a dehumanized people living in a world where homosexuality is a crime punishable by death and a cockroach hunt makes for a national holiday. Narrated by a hate-filled government torturer who has become an agent for the "Bureau of Counterwhispering"," The Assault follows his travels through a blackly humorous shadowland as he winnow out whisperers, sexual deviants, and dissidents of every sort--until memory has been banished and spoken language has been nearly forgotten.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in El Asalto / the Assault?
This edition of El Asalto / the Assault has approximately 176 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 El Asalto / the Assault?
For most readers, El Asalto / the Assault typically takes between 3h 40m and 2h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,000 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 El Asalto / the Assault?
The estimated word count for El Asalto / the Assault is approximately 44,000 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 El Asalto / the Assault?
El Asalto / the Assault was written by Reinaldo Arenas.
When was El Asalto / the Assault published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 1, 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.