Jarhead
Anthony Swofford
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at 250 WPM4h 20m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 20m to read Jarhead.
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Jarhead
Published
Feb 12, 2003
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
260
ISBN-13
9780743248617
ISBN-10
0743248619
Description
Swofford weaves his experience of the Gulf War in the early 1990s with vivid accounts of boot camp, reflections on the mythos of the marines, and remembrances of battles with lovers and family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Jarhead?
This edition of Jarhead has approximately 260 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 Jarhead?
For most readers, Jarhead typically takes between 5h 25m and 3h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 65,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 20m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 65,000 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 Jarhead?
The estimated word count for Jarhead is approximately 65,000 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 Jarhead?
Jarhead was written by Anthony Swofford.
When was Jarhead published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Feb 12, 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.