Loose ends
Neal Bowers
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at 250 WPM3h 16m
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Loose ends
by Neal Bowers
Published
2001
Publisher
Random House
Pages
196
ISBN-10
0375504990
Description
""The shortest distance between two people is almost always a lie."" "Or so Davis Banks, teacher of poetry at a small Iowa college, diabetic, and perpetual liar, believes. Clinging to his philosophy, he goes about his days dealing with his uncertain self, letting his tangle of lies take him wherever it may lead. From inventor of the mobile bowling alley to amateur daredevil, Davis deftly changes identities with each new situation and stranger.". "Until he gets a phone call beckoning him to Tennessee for his mother's funeral. Returning to his boyhood town, Davis becomes enmeshed in a set of lies not his own. Too many little things aren't quite right in his mother's house. He realizes he doesn't know how or where his mother died. Where are the keys to her car? And why is there another man's body in his father's grave? Confronted with a myriad of loose ends, Davis slowly sinks into a quicksand of confusion where nothing is what it seems."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Loose ends?
This edition of Loose ends has approximately 196 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 Loose ends?
For most readers, Loose ends typically takes between 4h 5m and 2h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 49,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 49,000 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 Loose ends?
The estimated word count for Loose ends is approximately 49,000 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 Loose ends?
Loose ends was written by Neal Bowers.
When was Loose ends published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.