Humoresque
Catherine Lim
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Humoresque
Published
2006
Publisher
Horizon Books
Pages
365
ISBN-10
9810559593
Description
“Opening the car door for your wife? Such men, it is said, are few; You're doing it for only one reason, Either the car or the wife is new.” The above simple four-line and 364 other verses compiled in this book are dedicated to Singaporeans, as there are many verses taking a good-natured rib at the government and ourselves, with different themes, both entertaining and sobering, such as Sex and Gender, Marriage and Courtship, Science, Politics, Letters to God, etc… The verses were featured daily in TODAY newspaper. To laugh, to cry, to smile, to question, to reflect, to celebrate as well as to lament this very complex thing called life: these 365 simple verses seek to provoke the entire range of emotional and intellectual responses from the reader. n short, engage both head and heart, and have a whole year of both boisterous fun and serious reflection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Humoresque?
This edition of Humoresque has approximately 365 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 Humoresque?
For most readers, Humoresque typically takes between 7h 36m and 5h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 91,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 91,250 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 Humoresque?
The estimated word count for Humoresque is approximately 91,250 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 Humoresque?
Humoresque was written by Catherine Lim.
When was Humoresque published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.