I'jaam
Sinān Anṭūn
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I'jaam
by Sinān Anṭūn
Published
June 1, 2007
Publisher
City Lights Books
Pages
97
ISBN-13
9780872864573
ISBN-10
087286457X
Description
An inventory of the General Security headquarters in central Baghdad reveals an obscure manuscript. Written by a young man in detention, the prose moves from prison life, to adolescent memories, to frightening hallucinations, and what emerges is a portrait of life in Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. In the tradition of Kafka’s *The Trial* or Orwell’s *1984*, *I’jaam* offers insight into life under an oppressive political regime and how that oppression works. This is a stunning debut by a major young Iraqi writer-in-exile.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in I'jaam?
This edition of I'jaam has approximately 97 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 I'jaam?
For most readers, I'jaam typically takes between 2h 1m and 1h 21m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 24,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 24,250 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 I'jaam?
The estimated word count for I'jaam is approximately 24,250 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 I'jaam?
I'jaam was written by Sinān Anṭūn.
When was I'jaam published?
The publication date for this specific edition is June 1, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.