Fredy Neptune
Les A. Murray
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Fredy Neptune
Published
June 26, 1998
Publisher
Carcanet Press
Pages
264
ISBN-13
9781857543377
ISBN-10
1857543378
Description
When German-Australian sailor Friedrich "Fredy" Boettcher is shanghied aboard a German Navy battleship at the outbreak of World War I, the sight of frenzied mobs burning Armenian women to death in Turkey causes him, through moral shock, to lose his sense of touch. This mysterious disability, which he knows he must hide, is both protection and curse during much of his life, as he orbits the high horror and low humor of a catastrophic age. Told in blue-collar English that regains freshness by eschewing the mind-set of literary language, Fredy's picaresque life - as, perhaps, the only Nordic Superman ever - is deep-dyed in layers of irony and attains a mind-inverting resolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Fredy Neptune?
This edition of Fredy Neptune has approximately 264 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 Fredy Neptune?
For most readers, Fredy Neptune typically takes between 5h 30m and 3h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 66,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 66,000 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 Fredy Neptune?
The estimated word count for Fredy Neptune is approximately 66,000 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 Fredy Neptune?
Fredy Neptune was written by Les A. Murray.
When was Fredy Neptune published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 26, 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.