Katherine
Anchee Min
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Katherine
by Anchee Min
Published
1996
Publisher
Berkley Books
Pages
287
ISBN-10
042515291X
Description
An American woman comes to China to teach English just as that country opens its doors, six years after the deal of Chairman Mao. Her clothes, her hair, her charm - the stories she tells of an American childhood, the lessons in casual conversation and pop music - awaken in the men and women she tutors a yearning for the tantalizing West and an unknowable eroticism. She is a witting and unwitting seductress who cannot conceive that when she enters into a love triangle with two of her students - one male, one female - its consequences will be insidious and inexorably tragic. In Katherine, Min writes of the clash of centuries-old mystical traditions and modern American ways, of love and betrayal, and of both the balm and destruction obsession offers. Anchee Min's fiction debut confirms her arrival as a writer of singular importance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Katherine?
This edition of Katherine 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 Katherine?
For most readers, Katherine 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 Katherine?
The estimated word count for Katherine 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 Katherine?
Katherine was written by Anchee Min.
When was Katherine published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.