Holding
Graham Norton
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Holding
Published
Dec 13, 2016
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9781444792003
ISBN-10
1444792008
Description
"From Graham Norton, the BAFTA-award-winning Irish television host and author of the "sparkling and impish" (Daily Mail) memoirs The Life and Loves of a He Devil and So Me, comes a charming debut novel set in an idyllic Irish village where a bumbling investigator has to sort through decades of gossip and secrets to solve a mysterious crime. The remote Irish village of Duneen has known little drama but when human remains are discovered on an old farm, suspected to be that of Tommy Burke--a former lover of two different inhabitants--the village's dark past begins to unravel. As the frustrated sergeant PJ Collins struggles to solve a genuine case for the first time in his life, he unearths a community's worth of anger and resentments, secrets and regret. In this darkly comic, touching, and at times heartbreaking novel, perfect for fans of J.K. Rowling's The Casual Vacancy, Graham Norton employs his acerbic wit to breathe life into a host of lovable characters, and explore--with searing honesty--the complexities and contradictions that make us human"--
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Holding?
This edition of Holding has approximately 304 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 Holding?
For most readers, Holding typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 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 Holding?
The estimated word count for Holding is approximately 76,000 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 Holding?
Holding was written by Graham Norton.
When was Holding published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Dec 13, 2016. The original work may have been published on a different date.