India
V. S. Naipaul
Reading Time
at 250 WPM8h 41m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 8h 41m to read India.
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521
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India
Published
1990
Publisher
Heinemann
Pages
521
ISBN-10
0434510270
Description
Naipaul, of Indian heritage, was born and raised in Trinidad, but he recognized that it was his ancestral culture that governed who he was and how he thought. In this passionate portrait of a culture, a society, and a country, he returns to India, a nation in turmoil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in India?
This edition of India has approximately 521 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 India?
For most readers, India typically takes between 10h 51m and 7h 14m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 130,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 130,250 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 India?
The estimated word count for India is approximately 130,250 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 India?
India was written by V. S. Naipaul.
When was India published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1990. The original work may have been published on a different date.