Fire from Heaven
Mary Renault
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at 250 WPM6h 30m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 6h 30m to read Fire from Heaven.
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390
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Fire from Heaven
by Mary Renault
Published
1969
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pages
390
Description
Fire from Heaven is a 1969 historical novel by Mary Renault about the childhood and youth of Alexander the Great. It reportedly was a major inspiration for the Oliver Stone film Alexander.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fire from Heaven?
This edition of Fire from Heaven has approximately 390 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 Fire from Heaven?
For most readers, Fire from Heaven typically takes between 8h 8m and 5h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 97,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 97,500 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 Fire from Heaven?
The estimated word count for Fire from Heaven is approximately 97,500 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 Fire from Heaven?
Fire from Heaven was written by Mary Renault.
When was Fire from Heaven published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1969. The original work may have been published on a different date.