I, the Divine
Rabih Alameddine
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I, the Divine
Published
2002
Publisher
Arena
Pages
287
ISBN-13
9789069744339
ISBN-10
9069744333
Description
"Named by her grandfather after the "divine" Sarah Bernhardt, red-haired Sarah Nour El-Din is feisty, rebellious, individualistic - a person determined to make of her life a work of art. In I, the Divine, she tries to tell her story, sometimes casting it as a memoir, sometimes a novel, full of sly humor and dark realism, always beguilingly incomplete.". "What emerges from these exquisite "first chapters" is extraordinary - a woman and a life as real as any we have known in literature. Raised in a hybrid family shaped by divorce and remarriage, and by Beirut in wartime, Sarah finds a fragile peace in self-imposed exile in the United States. Her vibrant spirit has survived violence, her mother's suicide, her sister's madness, and the impossibility of escaping her family (including her frighteningly entrepreneurial stepmother, who has hired members of Hezbollah to sabotage her competitors). Her extraordinary dignity is supported by a best friend, a grown-up son, sensual pleasures (occasional sex, frequent bubble baths, the company of cats), and her determination to tell her own story."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in I, the Divine?
This edition of I, the Divine has approximately 287 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, the Divine?
For most readers, I, the Divine typically takes between 5h 59m and 3h 59m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 71,750 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 I, the Divine?
The estimated word count for I, the Divine is approximately 71,750 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 I, the Divine?
I, the Divine was written by Rabih Alameddine.
When was I, the Divine published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.