Lila
Marilynne Robinson
Reading Time
at 250 WPM4h 32m
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Lila
Published
2023
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9780349017433
Description
Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by a canny young drifter and together they crafted a life on the run. Despite some petty violence and moments of desperation, their life was laced with moments of joy and love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to reconcile the life of her makeshift family and their days of hardship with the gentle Christian worldview of her husband which paradoxically judges those she loves. Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church -- the only available shelter from the rain -- and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the days of suffering that preceded her newfound security. Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood. Together they crafted a life on the run, living hand-to-mouth with nothing but their sisterly bond and a ragged blade to protect them. But despite bouts of petty violence and moments of desperation, their shared life is laced with moments of joy and love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to harmonize the life of her makeshift family and their days of hardship with the gentle Christian worldview of her husband that paradoxically judges those she loves.
Subjects
Dog Days
Pachinko
The pastor's wife
Home life
Wives of priests
Marital quality, loneliness, and burnout as a function of clergy--layman status in three types of dyads
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Lila?
This edition of Lila has approximately 272 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 Lila?
For most readers, Lila typically takes between 5h 40m and 3h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,000 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 Lila?
The estimated word count for Lila is approximately 68,000 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 Lila?
Lila was written by Marilynne Robinson.
When was Lila published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2023. The original work may have been published on a different date.