House
Tracy Kidder
Reading Time
at 250 WPM7h 39m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 7h 39m to read House.
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House
by Tracy Kidder
Published
1987
Publisher
Rowohlt
Pages
459
ISBN-13
9783498034481
ISBN-10
3498034480
Description
Tracy Kidder takes readers to the heart of the American Dream: the building of a family's first house with all its day-to-day frustrations, crises, tensions, challenges, and triumphs. From the first nail to the final coat of paint, blueprints to moving day, Pulitzer Prize -- winning author Tracy Kidder leads readers through the grand adventure of building an American dream.
Subjects
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in House?
This edition of House has approximately 459 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 House?
For most readers, House typically takes between 9h 34m and 6h 23m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 114,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 39m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 114,750 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 House?
The estimated word count for House is approximately 114,750 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 House?
House was written by Tracy Kidder.
When was House published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1987. The original work may have been published on a different date.