Exhalation
Ted Chiang
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at 250 WPM5h 38m
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Exhalation
by Ted Chiang
Published
2021
Publisher
Sperling& Kupfer
Pages
338
ISBN-13
9788855440974
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • Nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories—two published for the very first time—all from the mind of the incomparable author of Stories of Your Life and Others Tackling some of humanity’s oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine, these stories will change the way you think, feel, and see the world. They are Ted Chiang at his best: profound, sympathetic, revelatory. Ted Chiang tackles some of humanity’s oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine. In “The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate,” a portal through time forces a fabric seller in ancient Baghdad to grapple with past mistakes and second chances. In “Exhalation,” an alien scientist makes a shocking discovery with ramifications that are literally universal. In “Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom,” the ability to glimpse into alternate universes necessitates a radically new examination of the concepts of choice and free will.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Exhalation?
This edition of Exhalation has approximately 338 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 Exhalation?
For most readers, Exhalation typically takes between 7h 3m and 4h 42m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 84,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 84,500 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 Exhalation?
The estimated word count for Exhalation is approximately 84,500 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 Exhalation?
Exhalation was written by Ted Chiang.
When was Exhalation published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2021. The original work may have been published on a different date.