Lucky Jim
Kingsley Amis
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at 250 WPM4h 53m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 53m to read Lucky Jim.
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Lucky Jim
Published
1964
Publisher
Proa
Pages
293
Description
Amis’s debut novel, published in 1954, is a satire on academia. The protagonist is a bored and disinterested history lecturer at a provincial university, trapped in a joyless and sexless relationship with a depressive fellow lecturer. The book immediately elevated Amis to fame as one of the leading writers of his generation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Lucky Jim?
This edition of Lucky Jim has approximately 293 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 Lucky Jim?
For most readers, Lucky Jim typically takes between 6h 6m and 4h 4m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 73,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 73,250 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 Lucky Jim?
The estimated word count for Lucky Jim is approximately 73,250 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 Lucky Jim?
Lucky Jim was written by Kingsley Amis.
When was Lucky Jim published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1964. The original work may have been published on a different date.