Karen Memory
Elizabeth Bear
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Karen Memory
Published
2015
Publisher
Tom Doherty Associates, LLC
Pages
350
ISBN-13
9780765375247
ISBN-10
0765375249
Description
"Steampunk novel set in Seattle in the late 19th century--an era when the town was called Rapid City, when the parts we now call Seattle Underground were the whole town (and still on the surface), when airships plied the trade routes bringing would-be miners heading up to the gold fields of Alaska, and steam-powered mechanicals stalked the waterfront. Karen is a "soiled dove," a young woman on her own who is making the best of her orphaned state by working in Madame Damnable's high-quality bordello. Through Karen's eyes we get to know the other girls in the house--a resourceful group--and the poor and the powerful of the town. Trouble erupts into her world one night when a badly injured girl arrives at their door, seeking sanctuary, followed by the man who holds her indenture, who has a machine that can take over anyone's mind and control their actions. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the next night brings a body dumped in their rubbish heap--a streetwalker who has been brutally murdered" -- A tale set in late nineteenth century steampunk Seattle finds orphaned Karen working in a high-quality bordello, where she confronts a powerful man who owns a dangerous mind-control machine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Karen Memory?
This edition of Karen Memory has approximately 350 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 Karen Memory?
For most readers, Karen Memory typically takes between 7h 18m and 4h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 87,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 87,500 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 Karen Memory?
The estimated word count for Karen Memory is approximately 87,500 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 Karen Memory?
Karen Memory was written by Elizabeth Bear.
When was Karen Memory published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.